Slovak Super LeagueTehelné pole, Bratislava18°0,1 mm10 km/h

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    Slovan BratislavaSlovan BratislavaPossession control
    vs
    ŽilinaŽilinaPossession & high press
    The model's lean: 1 · Slovan Bratislava (60%)

    Slovan Bratislava – Žilina · Slovak Super League

    1 · Slovan Bratislava 60%X 22%18% Žilina · 2

    Analysis: Slovan Bratislava – Žilina

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    Slovan Bratislava's dominance at home, winning 63% of their matches historically, provides a solid foundation for their clash against Žilina. Although the visitors ride a four-game winning streak, the expected goals tell a different story. Slovan's xG of 2.0 per match overshadows Žilina's 1.7, suggesting the home side should generate more and better chances.

    Despite Žilina's current form and a slight edge in league points, Slovan's defensive metrics stand out. With an xGA of just 0.93 compared to Žilina's 1.5, the hosts appear more robust at the back, which could prove decisive given their possession-control style against Žilina's high press. The model's probabilities tilt heavily towards Bratislava with a 60% win chance, and the expected goals suggest a 2-1 scoreline as the most likely outcome.

    For bettors, the over 2.5 goals market seems promising, given the 66% probability and the high-scoring nature of previous encounters, averaging 4.1 goals per game, which aligns well with the model's analysis and the historical data favoring the hosts in this matchup.

    Slovan BratislavaSlovan Bratislava
    Form WWWLL
    League ranking xG #2xGA #2xT #1xP/match #3Points #4
    Key players
    • Svetozar MarkovićCBxG 0.18 · xT -0.01
    • Daiki MatsuokaRBxG 0.00 · xT 0.24
    • Danylo IgnatenkoCDMxG 0.00 · xT -0.01
    ŽilinaŽilina
    Form LWWWW
    League ranking xG #6xGA #6xT #4xP/match #7Points #2
    Key players
    • Aleksandre NarimanidzeCBxG 0.10 · xT 0.13
    • Tobias PaliscakCBxG 0.05 · xT 0.11
    • Fabian BzdylCAMxG 0.00 · xT 0.09

    Match prediction: Slovan Bratislava – Žilina

    Predicted score matrix

    Žilina →
    Slovan Bratislava →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–03.6%
    0–13.6%
    0–22.2%
    0–30.8%
    0–4+0.3%
    1
    1–07.4%
    1–18.9%
    1–24.9%
    1–31.8%
    1–4+0.7%
    2
    2–08.6%
    2–19.7%
    2–25.5%
    2–32.1%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–06.5%
    3–17.3%
    3–24.1%
    3–31.6%
    3–4+0.6%
    4+
    4+–06.2%
    4+–17.0%
    4+–24.0%
    4+–31.5%
    4+–4+0.5%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.2-110%
    2. 2.1-19%
    3. 3.2-09%
    4. 4.1-07%
    5. 5.3-17%
    Expected goals
    2,26–1,13
    Both teams to score
    61%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,4
    Under 2,534%
    @2.58
    Over 2,566%
    @1.45

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Slovan Bratislava to win60%
    • Over 1.5 goals85%

    Combined probability

    55%

    Fair odds

    1.82

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Slovan Bratislava to win60%
    • Over 2.5 goals66%
    • Daiki Matsuoka to score40%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score61%
    • Over 2.5 goals66%
    • Daiki Matsuoka to score40%
    • Miroslav Káčer to be booked25%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 1 · Slovan Bratislava60% probability@1.76PinnacleEV+5%reference odds
    • 1 · Slovan Bratislava60% probability@1.70BetsafeEV+1%reference odds
    • 1 · Slovan Bratislava60% probability@1.70BetssonEV+1%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Slovan BratislavaX2 · Žilina
    Betsafe
    EV+ 1%
    1.70    		3.853.95
    Betsson
    EV+ 1%
    1.70    		3.853.95
    Nordicbet
    EV+ 1%
    1.70    		3.853.95
    Pinnacle
    EV+ 5%
    1.76    		3.963.92

    Odds updated 11 Sept, 14:39

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards an Žilina win since 7 September — the odds have shortened from 5.21 to 3.92 (−25%).

    1+18 %
    62 %52 %

    1.49 → 1.76

    X-14 %
    27 %17 %

    4.63 → 3.96

    2-25 %
    26 %16 %

    5.21 → 3.92

    Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 07/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    8 matches
    Slovan Bratislava 4Draw 1Žilina 3
    Goals: 17–16 (⌀ 4,1)

    Head-to-head based on Slovak Super League data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • A high-scoring fixture: 4.1 goals per meeting on average.
    • MSK Zilina come into this round on 4 straight wins.
    • Slovan Bratislava win 63% of their home matches all-time (35 played).
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Slovan Bratislava
    Žilina
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Slovan Bratislava (15–5)
    Žilina (18–13)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Slovan Bratislava
    Kevin Wimmer: 405 passningar, xT 1.78WimmerSamuel Kozlovský: 287 passningar, xT 0.94KozlovskýDanylo Ignatenko: 265 passningar, xT 0.43IgnatenkoKenan Bajric: 240 passningar, xT 0.49BajricSvetozar Marković: 124 passningar, xT 0.1MarkovićDaiki Matsuoka: 120 passningar, xT 0.37MatsuokaAlen Mustafić: 117 passningar, xT 0.22MustafićArtur Gajdos: 109 passningar, xT 0.31GajdosAleksandar Popovic: 103 passningar, xT 0.04PopovicJurij Medveděv - Юрий Медведев: 90 passningar, xT 0.07МедведевCesar Blackman: 80 passningar, xT 0.45Blackman
    Žilina
    Aleksandre Narimanidze: 261 passningar, xT 0.09NarimanidzeFabian Bzdyl: 226 passningar, xT 0.36BzdylJan Minarik: 224 passningar, xT 0.61MinarikTobias Paliscak: 217 passningar, xT 0.52PaliscakMiroslav Kacer: 211 passningar, xT 0.29KacerKristian Bari: 153 passningar, xT 1.29BariDavid Sipos: 116 passningar, xT 0.22SiposTimotej Hranica: 102 passningar, xT 0.6HranicaMarek Okál: 86 passningar, xT 0.19OkálFrantisek Kosa: 75 passningar, xT 0.71KosaPatrik Ilko: 71 passningar, xT 0.26Ilko
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Slovan Bratislava
    Kevin Wimmer: 405 passningar, xT 1.78WimmerSamuel Kozlovský: 287 passningar, xT 0.94KozlovskýDanylo Ignatenko: 265 passningar, xT 0.43IgnatenkoKenan Bajric: 240 passningar, xT 0.49BajricSvetozar Marković: 124 passningar, xT 0.1MarkovićDaiki Matsuoka: 120 passningar, xT 0.37MatsuokaAlen Mustafić: 117 passningar, xT 0.22MustafićArtur Gajdos: 109 passningar, xT 0.31GajdosAleksandar Popovic: 103 passningar, xT 0.04PopovicJurij Medveděv - Юрий Медведев: 90 passningar, xT 0.07МедведевCesar Blackman: 80 passningar, xT 0.45Blackman
    Žilina
    Aleksandre Narimanidze: 261 passningar, xT 0.09NarimanidzeFabian Bzdyl: 226 passningar, xT 0.36BzdylJan Minarik: 224 passningar, xT 0.61MinarikTobias Paliscak: 217 passningar, xT 0.52PaliscakMiroslav Kacer: 211 passningar, xT 0.29KacerKristian Bari: 153 passningar, xT 1.29BariDavid Sipos: 116 passningar, xT 0.22SiposTimotej Hranica: 102 passningar, xT 0.6HranicaMarek Okál: 86 passningar, xT 0.19OkálFrantisek Kosa: 75 passningar, xT 0.71KosaPatrik Ilko: 71 passningar, xT 0.26Ilko

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceSlovan BratislavaŽilina
    Points1216
    xPoints9.39.4
    xG per match21.7
    xGA per match0.931.5
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.190.39
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.230.26
    Playing styleSlovan BratislavaŽilina
    Build-up efficiency0.330.31
    Field tilt0.650.53
    xT per match1.81.2
    xTA per match0.721.1
    Won balls, offensive half2921
    Pressing intensity0.230.22
    Pressing efficiency0.360.28
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.350.26
    Entries into the box per match1914
    Entries into the box against1012
    Pass completion %0.820.77
    Pass completion % under pressure0.780.75
    Passes per match522387
    Passes against per match218293
    Switches of play per match39.619.8
    Long balls per match4829
    Set piecesSlovan BratislavaŽilina
    xG from free kicks0.020.04
    Corners per match5.96.3
    Corners against per match3.75.6
    xG per corner0.090.03
    xGA per corner against0.020.01
    First touch, offensive corners %0.510.39
    First touch, defensive corners %0.50.64
    OtherSlovan BratislavaŽilina
    Throw-in control0.80.75
    The goalkeepersAleksandar Popovic (Slovan Bratislava)David Sipos (Žilina)
    Saves1023
    Save %77%70%
    xG prevented71%49%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Slovan Bratislava vs Žilina according to our model?

    The model gives Slovan Bratislava a 60% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Slovan Bratislava 60%, draw 22%, Žilina 18%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 10% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 66% and under at 34%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 61% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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