Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Challenge League action on Sunday 8 November: Santa Lucía take on Tarxien Rainbows from 16:30 WAT. Santa Lucía sit 13th with 6 points from 7 games (in the bottom half), while Tarxien Rainbows are 1st on 19 (top of the table). A 13-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Santa Lucía – form over the last 5: LDDDD Most recently they lost to Swieqi United 0–2 on the road. At home they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.5 per game.
Tarxien Rainbows – form over the last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Victoria Hotspurs 2–1 at home. On their travels they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. 2.5 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.
On form, Tarxien Rainbows have the edge: 3.0 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Santa Lucía 0.9 – 1.8 Tarxien Rainbows in expected goals – roughly 2.6 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 51% for over 2.5, 55% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Santa Lucía 20% · draw 20% · Tarxien Rainbows 60%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.65.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Under 3.5 goals, rated at 70% confidence at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Santa Lucía 0–1 Tarxien Rainbows. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Santa Lucía20%fair 4.95 · @4.05
Draw20%fair 5.01 · @3.44
Tarxien Rainbows60%fair 1.67 · @1.71
2.64Expected goals
0.88Santa Lucía xG
1.76Tarxien Rainbows xG
55%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–111%
0–211%
1–210%
0–07%
0–36%
From our goals model: Santa Lucía 0.9 – 1.8 Tarxien Rainbows expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Tarxien Rainbows to win✗
60%
1.67
1.71
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.21
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.65
Draw no bet
Tarxien Rainbows (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Santa Lucía +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.19
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.94
1.71
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
1.10
First team to score
Tarxien Rainbows to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Tarxien Rainbows ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Tarxien Rainbows / FT Tarxien Rainbows✗
36%
2.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.28
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Recent results
Santa Lucía – last 6
LDDDDD
1 Nov
@ Swieqi United
0–2
L
24 Oct
vs Naxxar Lions
1–1
D
17 Oct
@ Fgura United
0–0
D
11 Oct
vs Zurrieq
1–1
D
18 Sep
@ St. Andrews
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Vittoriosa Stars
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Tarxien Rainbows – last 6
WWWWWW
30 Oct
vs Victoria Hotspurs
2–1
W
24 Oct
@ Sirens
2–1
W
18 Oct
vs Zebbug Rangers
2–1
W
11 Oct
@ Pietà Hotspurs
3–1
W
20 Sep
vs Attard
3–1
W
13 Sep
@ Mgarr United
3–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Santa Lucía and Tarxien Rainbows.
What is the prediction for Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows?
On our numbers Santa Lucía have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Tarxien Rainbows 60%.
How many goals will there be in Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Our predicted score is Santa Lucía 0–1 Tarxien Rainbows, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Santa Lucía vs Tarxien Rainbows (Challenge League) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
