Match

Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica: prediction and stats

2. ligaRegular Season - 9Kick-off on September 20, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC)Štadión Pod Dubňom, Žilina

Žilina IIPovažská Bystrica

The Footlab model makes Žilina II the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% for Považská Bystrica. The most likely score is 1-1.

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 Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Žilina II (1,605) and Považská Bystrica (1,630).

Žilina II win43 %
Draw26 %
Považská Bystrica win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Žilina II have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Považská Bystrica have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Žilina II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Malženice(home)2-12. liga
Aug 15, 2026Zlaté Moravce(away)0-02. liga
Aug 9, 2026Pohronie(home)2-12. liga
Aug 3, 2026Inter Bratislava(away)1-02. liga
Jul 26, 2026Petržalka(home)0-22. liga
Považská Bystrica
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Šamorín(home)1-42. liga
Aug 19, 2026Oravan(away)2-0Cup
Aug 16, 2026Malženice(away)2-12. liga
Aug 10, 2026Zlaté Moravce(home)2-12. liga
Jul 31, 2026Pohronie(away)1-22. liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Žilina II win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Považská Bystrica win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 22, 2026Žilina II 2-2 Považská Bystrica2. liga
Oct 4, 2025Považská Bystrica 1-1 Žilina II2. liga
May 4, 2025Žilina II 2-2 Považská Bystrica2. liga
Oct 19, 2024Považská Bystrica 0-4 Žilina II2. liga
Apr 28, 2024Žilina II 2-4 Považská Bystrica2. liga
Oct 14, 2023Považská Bystrica 2-1 Žilina II2. liga

Last archived meeting: Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica on Apr 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Žilina II score 1.3 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Považská Bystrica score 1.4 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Žilina II1.31.939/159/15
Považská Bystrica1.41.5310/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Žilina II sit 4th in 2. liga (10 points from 5 matches) and Považská Bystrica sit 5th (9 points from 5 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Žilina II53115410
5Považská Bystrica5302999

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 Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica?
The Footlab model makes Žilina II the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% for Považská Bystrica.
Where and when is Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica played?
Žilina II vs Považská Bystrica is played on September 20, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC) at Štadión Pod Dubňom, in the 2. liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 55% 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.

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