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

Sabah

W W W W W

3rd place in Liga Super Malaysia

5-2

17/03/2023 08:15

Penang

L L D W D

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 will face Penang in Liga Super Malaysia on March 17, 2023 at 08:15.
Sabah are currently 3rd with 54 points after 26 matches.
Penang sit 10th with 24 points from 26 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.30.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:15

2023-03-17

Sabah vs Penang - Prediction & Odds

Sabah

Penang

2023-03-17 08:15

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Johor Darul Takzim	76	26	25	1	0	100	7	93
02 Selangor	61	26	20	1	5	72	22	50
03 Sabah	54	26	17	3	6	64	33	31
04 Kedah	53	26	17	2	7	52	29	23
05 Pahang	45	26	13	6	7	44	33	11
06 Terengganu	40	26	11	7	8	45	34	11
07 Kuala Lumpur City F.C.	38	26	10	8	8	44	39	5
08 PDRM	37	26	11	4	11	35	37	-2
09 Negeri Sembilan	27	26	6	9	11	33	49	-16
10 Penang	24	26	6	6	14	29	50	-21
11 Perak	22	26	6	4	16	25	55	-30
12 Kelantan United	17	26	4	5	17	29	65	-36
13 Kuching FA	12	26	2	6	18	24	51	-27
14 Kelantan	8	26	2	2	22	29	121	-92

Head To Head

07/10/2022 07:30

Sabah

4 - 1

Penang

MAS SL

17/05/2022 09:00

Penang

2 - 4

Sabah

MAS SL

22/08/2021 08:15

Sabah

0 - 3

Penang

MAS SL

11/04/2021 09:00

Penang

1 - 1

Sabah

MAS SL

14/09/2019 08:15

Sabah

2 - 0

Penang

MALAC

07/08/2019 09:00

Penang

2 - 1

Sabah

MALAC

Sabah

50%

Draw

17%

Penang

33%

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

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches 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

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

Penang

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

19 (73%)7 (27%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

8 (31%)18 (69%)

Sabah

Recent matches

Penang

Under /Over

(88%)23 3(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

Under /Over

(73%)19 7(27%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)12 14(54%)

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(54%)14 12(46%)

/Yes

(58%)15 11(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)14 12(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sabah

Penang

Shots

Sabah

Total shots

9.69 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Penang

Total shots

12.04 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sabah Pass Penang

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sabah

Played games

Penang

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.12

5.04

131

Corners

140

5.38

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Sabah

DISCIPLINARY

Penang

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

1.96

0.00

0.19

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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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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