Sabah vs Penang: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Sabah
WWWWW
3rd place in Liga Super Malaysia
1
5-2
FT
17/03/2023 08:15
Penang
LLDWD
10th place in Liga Super Malaysia
Liga Super Malaysia
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sabah vs Penang on 17 March 2023 (kick-off: 08:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sabah vs Penang preview before placing your bet.

  • Sabah are currently 3rd with 54 points after 26 matches.
  • Penang sit 10th with 24 points from 26 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Sabah to win with probability 67%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Sabah, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Penang have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
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2023-03-17

Sabah vs Penang - Prediction & Odds

Sabah
Sabah
Penang
Penang
2023-03-17 08:15
67
19
14
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.30
FT
5-2 2-1
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weather
STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Johor Darul Takzim Johor Darul Takzim
76 26 25 1 0 100 7 93
02 Selangor Selangor
61 26 20 1 5 72 22 50
03 Sabah Sabah
54 26 17 3 6 64 33 31
04 Kedah Kedah
53 26 17 2 7 52 29 23
05 Pahang Pahang
45 26 13 6 7 44 33 11
06 Terengganu Terengganu
40 26 11 7 8 45 34 11
07 Kuala Lumpur City F.C. Kuala Lumpur City F.C.
38 26 10 8 8 44 39 5
08 PDRM PDRM
37 26 11 4 11 35 37 -2
09 Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan
27 26 6 9 11 33 49 -16
10 Penang Penang
24 26 6 6 14 29 50 -21
11 Perak Perak
22 26 6 4 16 25 55 -30
12 Kelantan United Kelantan United
17 26 4 5 17 29 65 -36
13 Kuching FA Kuching FA
12 26 2 6 18 24 51 -27
14 Kelantan Kelantan
8 26 2 2 22 29 121 -92
Head To Head
07/10/2022 07:30
Sabah Sabah
4 - 1
Penang Penang
MAS SL
17/05/2022 09:00
Penang Penang
2 - 4
Sabah Sabah
MAS SL
22/08/2021 08:15
Sabah Sabah
0 - 3
Penang Penang
MAS SL
11/04/2021 09:00
Penang Penang
1 - 1
Sabah Sabah
MAS SL
14/09/2019 08:15
Sabah Sabah
2 - 0
Penang Penang
MALAC
07/08/2019 09:00
Penang Penang
2 - 1
Sabah Sabah
MALAC
Sabah
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Penang
2
33%
Sabah Sabah Last 6 matches
06/03/2023 08:15
Kuching FA 1 - 2 Sabah MAS SL
01/03/2023 08:15
Sabah 3 - 1 Kelantan United MAS SL
25/02/2023 07:30
Sabah 4 - 0 PDRM MAS SL
03/02/2023 07:30
Sabah 0 - 1 Odense BK INT CF
20/11/2022 08:15
Johor Darul Takzim 3 - 1 Sabah MALAC
15/11/2022 08:15
Sabah 0 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim MALAC
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Penang Penang
08/03/2023 09:00
Kedah 2 - 2 Penang MAS FAC
05/03/2023 09:00
Kelantan 2 - 0 Penang MAS SL
01/03/2023 09:00
Penang 0 - 0 Negeri Sembilan MAS SL
25/02/2023 09:00
Kuala Lumpur City F.C. 2 - 2 Penang MAS SL
31/10/2022 08:15
Kuching FA 1 - 1 Penang MALAC
26/10/2022 09:00
Penang 2 - 2 Kuching FA MALAC
Win
0%
Draw
83%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Liga Super Malaysia

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Sabah
Sabah
183
 Penang
Penang
162
Goals
Scored
127
Avg. per game
0.69
Conceded
119
Avg. per game
0.65
Scored
95
Avg. per game
0.59
Conceded
128
Avg. per game
0.79
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 183 matches
YesNo
80 (44%)103 (56%)
In last 183 matches
NoYes
66 (41%)96 (59%)
Sabah

Sabah

Recent matches

Penang

Penang

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Sabah Sabah
Penang Penang
Shots
Sabah
Sabah
Total shots
8.80 avg / game
Blocked
25 total
Avg. 3.57
Penang
Penang
Total shots
9.47 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Sabah Sabah Pass Penang Penang
Total passes
2691
Avg. 384 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Sabah
Sabah
12848
Avg. 70.21 / game
 Penang
Penang
11074
Avg. 68.36 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Sabah
Sabah
7829
Avg. 42.78 / game
 Penang
Penang
6551
Avg. 40.44 / game
OTHERS
Sabah
Sabah
183
Played games
Penang
Penang
162
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.23
43
Clean sheets
36
0.22
4.24
776
Corners
667
4.12
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.25
46
Offsides
33
0.20
0.06
11
GK saves
10
0.06
Sabah
Sabah
DISCIPLINARY
Penang
Penang
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.79
327
Yellow card
316
1.95
0.07
13
Red card
21
0.13
0.49
90
Fouls
0
0.00
0.50
92
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Sabah vs Penang Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sabah vs Penang on 17 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Liga Super Malaysia fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sabah vs Penang Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sabah's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Penang's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Liga Super Malaysia Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Liga Super Malaysia standings and the Liga Super Malaysia form table to understand exactly where Sabah and Penang sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Liga Super Malaysia predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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