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Hamrun Spartans vs NSI Runavik Prediction, Tips & Odds

Hamrun Spartans vs NSI Runavik

UEFA Europa Conference League1st Qualifying Round
Hamrun Spartans
DWLLW
1 - 2
Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun
Referee: J. Muller
NSI Runavik
LWDDD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.95
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.81 (implied 55.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 57.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.73). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (57.7% vs 55.2%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours NSI Runavik to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. NSI Runavik has shown a strong performance this season, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws. This consistency is crucial as they seek to advance in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Their ability to secure points in tight games suggests a resilience that could be pivotal in this knockout scenario. On the other hand, Hamrun Spartans have had a mixed run of form, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency may hinder their chances against a team like Runavik, who is currently in better form. The Spartans will need to improve their performance significantly to challenge for a victory in this matchup. The model indicates a win probability of 60% for NSI Runavik, with a projected score of 2-1. However, if Hamrun Spartans can leverage home advantage effectively and disrupt Runavik's rhythm, it could lead to an unexpected outcome. For a detailed explanation of the prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Hamrun Spartans Win53%1.65
Draw22%3.67
NSI Runavik Win26%4.68
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8155.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8354.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Hamrun Spartans 1-0 NSI Runavik
6.3515.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Hamrun Spartans -0.5
1.5947%

Hamrun Spartans have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.35
15.9%
1-1
6.57
15.3%
2-0
7.22
14.0%
2-1
7.31
13.8%
0-0
9.86
10.3%
0-1
11.55
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-0 Hamrun Spartans win as the most likely scoreline at 15.9% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Hamrun Spartans clean sheets, in line with their 27% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Hamrun Spartans
-0.0
1.24
NSI Runavik
+0.0
3.55
Hamrun Spartans
-0.5
1.59
NSI Runavik
+0.5
4.50
Hamrun Spartans
-1.5
2.88
NSI Runavik
+1.5
10.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Hamrun Spartans are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Hamrun Spartans vs NSI Runavik
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.673.704.331.801.931.751.90
Marathonbet
1.613.705.351.801.961.791.89
Betfair
1.623.754.601.751.951.801.95
Pinnacle
1.593.574.471.731.95
SBO
1.553.384.451.911.85
William Hill
1.703.504.751.732.05
Bet365
1.753.603.702.001.801.911.80
1xBet
1.633.705.291.801.961.791.92
Unibet
1.544.005.601.881.811.951.74
Betano
1.723.704.451.851.901.801.91
Superbet
1.733.654.351.831.871.801.92
BetVictor
1.673.754.801.801.871.781.93

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
54.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
30.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHamrun Spartans or Draw
74%1.15
12Hamrun Spartans or NSI Runavik
79%1.22
X2Draw or NSI Runavik
47%2.10

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Hamrun Spartans1 Draw0 NSI Runavik
09 Jul
NSI Runavik
1-1
Hamrun Spartans
UEFA Europa Conference League

The head-to-head record between Hamrun Spartans and NSI Runavik shows 0 wins for Hamrun Spartans, 0 wins for NSI Runavik, and 1 draw. Their only encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a tightly contested match with neither side able to secure a win. This solitary fixture suggests that both teams are relatively evenly matched, as they each managed to score. With only one match played, it is difficult to draw broader conclusions, but the absence of decisive victories points to a competitive dynamic between the two clubs.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Hamrun SpartansNSI Runavik
1.73Goals p.g.1.92
1.36Goals conceded p.g.1.23
27%Clean sheets38%
36%Win rate54%
3.09Avg goals in match3.15
Hamrun Spartans
Recent Form

Hamrun Spartans have won 2 of their last 3 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Hamrun Spartans 3-0 and lost to Hamrun Spartans 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 1D 6L from the last 11 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Hamrun SpartansAll competitions
09 Jul
NSI Runavik
1-1
Hamrun Spartans
UEFA Europa Conference League
15 May
Valletta FC
0-2
Hamrun Spartans
Premier League
09 May
Marsaxlokk
2-1
Hamrun Spartans
Premier League
02 May
Valletta FC
2-1
Hamrun Spartans
Premier League
25 Apr
Floriana
1-4
Hamrun Spartans
Premier League
19 Apr
Hamrun Spartans
3-0
Naxxar Lions
Premier League
4
Win
36%
1
Draw
9%
6
Lost
55%
NSI Runavik
Recent Form

NSI Runavik have won 3 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Hamrun Spartans 1-2 and drew with Vikingur Gota 3-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 3D 3L from the last 13 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: NSI RunavikAll competitions
23 Jul
NSI Runavik
0-2
Koper
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Jul
Hamrun Spartans
1-2
NSI Runavik
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Jul
NSI Runavik
1-1
Hamrun Spartans
UEFA Europa Conference League
03 Jul
NSI Runavik
0-0
KI Klaksvik
Meistaradeildin
29 Jun
Vikingur Gota
3-3
NSI Runavik
Meistaradeildin
24 Jun
NSI Runavik
2-0
KI Klaksvik
Løgmanssteypid
7
Win
54%
3
Draw
23%
3
Lost
23%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Hamrun Spartans

No reported absences

NSI Runavik

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.81 (55.6%)
Value Bets
Hamrun Spartans Win1.65 (52.7%)
NSI Runavik Win4.68 (25.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.83 (54.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.90 (45.3%)
BTTS No1.90 (44.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.67 (21.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Muller has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by J. Muller to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Hamrun Spartans average 1.7 goals per match at home; NSI Runavik 1.9 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Hamrun Spartans have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 36% of their matches and averaging 1.7 goals per game. Hamrun Spartans player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.