Our St Andrews vs Balzan FC Prediction: 1-3
St Andrews vs Balzan FC in the Malta Challenge League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This St Andrews vs Balzan FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
St Andrews's Last Match – Birzebbuga vs St Andrews
St Andrews must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Malta Challenge League defeat against Birzebbuga on January 10. In that match, St Andrews had 49% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birzebbuga | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
 St Andrews | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 58 |
Balzan FC's Last Match – Balzan FC vs Vittoriosa Stars
Determined to maintain their recent success, Balzan FC must win following their 4-1 Malta Challenge League victory against Vittoriosa Stars on January 10. In that match, Balzan FC recorded 51% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Balzan FC | 51% | 0 (5) | - | 43 |
Vittoriosa Stars | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 38 |
St Andrews vs Balzan FC Stats
Key Stats
| St Andrews | Balzan FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Andrews are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Balzan FC average 2.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.