Nizwa vs Fanja: prediction and stats
Sultan CupRound of 32Kick-off on October 30, 2026 at 03:50 PM (UTC)Nizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa
The Footlab AI model makes Fanja the favourite at 34%, against 32% for a draw and 34% for Nizwa. The most likely score is 1-1. If Fanja wins, the most likely score is 0-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 2,904 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 20, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Nizwa vs Fanja?
Fanja starts as the favourite with a 160-point Elo edge (1,398 vs 1,238).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Nizwa vs Fanja
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Nizwa
Not enough data to predict the Nizwa lineup.
Fanja
Not enough data to predict the Fanja lineup.
Computed on October 20, 2026 at 10:27 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nizwa have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; Fanja have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | Dhofar(home) | 1-3 | Sultan Cup |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Al Nasr(away) | 0-3 | Sultan Cup |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Al Taleea(away) | 3-3 | Sultan Cup |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Saham(away) | 2-5 | Sultan Cup |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Al-Shabab(away) | 2-4 | Sultan Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saham(home) | 3-1 | Professional League |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Ibri(home) | 0-0 | Professional League |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Bahla(away) | 0-4 | FA Cup |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Al Nasr(home) | 3-1 | FA Cup |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Dhofar(away) | 0-2 | FA Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Nizwa score 1.2 and concede 2.6 goals per match over their last 15; Fanja score 0.8 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 33% probability of over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
| Fanja | 0.8 | 1.5 | 3 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Nizwa vs Fanja?
- The Footlab AI model makes Fanja the favourite at 34%, against 32% for a draw and 34% for Nizwa.
- Where and when is Nizwa vs Fanja played?
- Nizwa vs Fanja is played on October 30, 2026 at 03:50 PM (UTC) at Nizwa Sports Complex, in the Sultan Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 33% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.