Johor Darul Takzim FC vs Sabah FA: prediction and stats
Super LeagueRegular Season - 11Kick-off on December 20, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC)Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya)
The Footlab model makes Johor Darul Takzim FC the favourite at 88%, against 8% for a draw and 3% for Sabah FA. The most likely score is 3-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Johor Darul Takzim FC vs Sabah FA?
Johor Darul Takzim FC is a heavy favourite: 2,058 Elo points against 1,557, a 501-point gap.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Johor Darul Takzim FC have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Sabah FA have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Kelantan Red Warrior FC(home) | 9-0 | Super League |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kuching FA(home) | 3-0 | Super League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Chelsea(home) | 3-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | FC Cartagena(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Al-Ettifaq(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Imigresen(home) | 3-1 | Super League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Persib Bandung(home) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 15, 2026 | Terengganu(home) | 0-1 | Super League |
| May 9, 2026 | DPMM FC Brunei(away) | 1-0 | Super League |
| May 2, 2026 | Pdrm(home) | 5-1 | Super League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 6 Johor Darul Takzim FC win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Sabah FA win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | Sabah FA 1-6 Johor Darul Takzim FC | Super League |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Johor Darul Takzim FC 5-0 Sabah FA | FA Cup |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Johor Darul Takzim FC 8-0 Sabah FA | Super League |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Johor Darul Takzim FC 4-0 Sabah FA | Super League |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Sabah FA 1-3 Johor Darul Takzim FC | Super League |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Sabah FA 1-5 Johor Darul Takzim FC | Super League |
Last archived meeting: Sabah FA vs Johor Darul Takzim FC on Feb 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Johor Darul Takzim FC score 3.8 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Sabah FA score 0.9 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 78% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3.8 | 1.1 | 6 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
| Sabah FA | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Johor Darul Takzim FC sit 1st in Super League (3 points from 1 matches) and Sabah FA sit 5th (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Sabah FA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Johor Darul Takzim FC vs Sabah FA?
- The Footlab model makes Johor Darul Takzim FC the favourite at 88%, against 8% for a draw and 3% for Sabah FA.
- Where and when is Johor Darul Takzim FC vs Sabah FA played?
- Johor Darul Takzim FC vs Sabah FA is played on December 20, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC) at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin, in the Super League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 78% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.