NSI Runavik vs Hamrun Spartans Prediction, Tips & Odds

NSI Runavik vs Hamrun Spartans

UEFA Europa Conference League1st Qualifying Round
NSI Runavik
LWDDD
1 - 1
Hamrun Spartans
DWLLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
2.00
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.88 (implied 53.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 55.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.80). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (55.6% vs 53.1%), 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 against Hamrun Spartans, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. NSI Runavik has shown strong form recently, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches. This positive trend suggests they are building momentum, crucial for their confidence heading into this fixture. On the other hand, Hamrun Spartans have had mixed results in their recent matches, securing three wins but also suffering two losses. This inconsistency could hinder their performance as they face a side that is currently on an upward trajectory. The Spartans will need to find a way to stabilize their form if they hope to challenge effectively. According to the model, NSI Runavik has a higher win probability, reflecting their recent performances. However, it is important to note that unexpected fluctuations can occur in knockout competitions, and an off day for Runavik could shift the outcome. The full methodology of our prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that analyzes expected goals and actual results throughout 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
NSI Runavik Win48%1.96
Draw23%3.33
Hamrun Spartans Win29%3.53
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8854.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
2.1050.8%

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

Correct Score
NSI Runavik 1-0 Hamrun Spartans
5.8917.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
NSI Runavik -0.5
1.9442%

NSI Runavik have been the stronger side, winning 54% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
5.89
17.0%
1-1
6.04
16.7%
2-1
7.78
13.0%
2-0
8.02
12.6%
0-0
8.06
12.5%
0-1
8.57
11.8%

Our model projects a 1-0 NSI Runavik win as the most likely scoreline at 17.0% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature NSI Runavik clean sheets, in line with their 38% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
NSI Runavik
-0.0
1.50
Hamrun Spartans
+0.0
2.48
NSI Runavik
-0.3
1.70
Hamrun Spartans
+0.3
2.87
NSI Runavik
-0.5
1.94
Hamrun Spartans
+0.5
3.25
NSI Runavik
-1.5
3.75
Hamrun Spartans
+1.5
8.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. NSI Runavik 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

NSI Runavik vs Hamrun Spartans
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.953.303.552.051.701.831.80
Marathonbet
2.003.383.542.111.691.861.82
Betfair
1.953.303.402.101.651.851.85
Pinnacle
2.013.243.412.131.67
SBO
1.932.953.432.211.60
William Hill
1.953.203.601.911.80
Bet365
1.803.703.502.151.672.001.73
1xBet
2.023.383.542.111.691.861.84
Unibet
2.023.553.351.931.751.791.89
888Sport
1.953.203.602.151.651.911.80
Betano
1.983.453.552.071.701.911.80
Superbet
1.973.353.602.101.661.921.78
BetVictor
1.953.303.802.051.661.871.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
68.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
24.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNSI Runavik or Draw
71%1.24
12NSI Runavik or Hamrun Spartans
77%1.26
X2Draw or Hamrun Spartans
52%1.78

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 NSI Runavik1 Draw0 Hamrun Spartans
09 Jul
NSI Runavik
1-1
Hamrun Spartans
UEFA Europa Conference League

The head-to-head record between NSI Runavik and Hamrun Spartans shows 0 wins for NSI Runavik, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Hamrun Spartans. The only match played ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a tightly contested encounter with neither team able to secure a victory. The scoreline suggests a balanced match, with both sides finding the net, but no clear dominance from either team. Since there has only been one meeting, it is difficult to draw broader conclusions, but the historical data reflects a closely matched rivalry thus far.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NSI RunavikHamrun Spartans
1.92Goals p.g.1.73
1.23Goals conceded p.g.1.36
38%Clean sheets27%
54%Win rate36%
3.15Avg goals in match3.09
NSI Runavik
Recent Form

NSI Runavik have won 4 of their last 7 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Koper 0-2 and drew with Hamrun Spartans 1-1.

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%
Hamrun Spartans
Recent Form

Hamrun Spartans have won 2 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Hamrun Spartans 1-1 and beat Valletta FC 0-2.

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%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

NSI Runavik

No reported absences

Hamrun Spartans

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.

Value Bets
NSI Runavik Win1.96 (47.9%)
Hamrun Spartans Win3.53 (29%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.10 (50.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.67 (49.2%)
Both Teams Score1.88 (54.4%)
BTTS No1.81 (45.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.33 (23.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

NSI Runavik average 1.9 goals per match at home; Hamrun Spartans 1.7 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

NSI Runavik have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 54% of their matches and averaging 1.9 goals per game. NSI Runavik player to score or assist at 1.55 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.