Sabah FA vs The New Saints

Sabah FA
2 - 0
Full Time
The New Saints
d l l d l
V. Simic
66'
Kaheem Parris
84'
Predictions
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Predictions

No predictions available

This UEFA Champions League match is very hard to call because Sabah FA have no recent results to look at, while The New Saints have had a mixed run. The New Saints have won one, drawn two, and lost two of their last five games, which shows they can be inconsistent. In their most recent match, they lost 2-1, but before that they managed a 0-0 draw and a 1-1 draw.

Looking at the scores, their games haven't been packed with goals, with the biggest result being a 5-0 loss. Since there's no history between these two teams, and Sabah FA's current form is completely unknown, the match feels very open and uncertain. Given that The New Saints are struggling to find consistent wins and Sabah FA are an unknown quantity, a draw seems the most likely outcome for this fixture.

Last Updated: 05 Jul 2026 07:21 AM
starting lineups
 
S. Pokatilov
 
T. Puchacz
 
S. Solvet
 
A. Zedadka
 
I. Lepinjica
 
A. Isaev
 
U. Rakhmonaliyev
 
J. Mickels
 
V. Simic
 
N. Shepperd
 
Daniel Redmond
 
J. Bodenham
 
D. Simeu
 
D. Williams
 
Dominic Corness
 
L. Smith
 
B. Clark
 
J. Williams
 
R. Hughes
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Sabah FA
P. Mbina
' Out: U. Rakhmonaliyev
60
X. Severina
' Out: A. Isaev
77
Kaheem Parris
' Out:
78
Aden McCarthy
90' Out: J. Mickels
90
Substitutes for The New Saints
R. Brobbel
' Out: B. Clark
68
D. Davies
89' Out: D. Williams
89
statistics
2 Goals 0
match facts

REFEREE

P. Gryckiewicz

  • This UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 match features Sabah FA against The New Saints.
  • The New Saints have recent European experience, playing 5 matches since July 2024, compared to Sabah FA who have no recorded recent form.
  • The New Saints' last away match ended in a 2-1 defeat on July 15, 2025.
  • The New Saints have scored an average of 0.67 goals per match in their recent outings.
  • The New Saints average 42% possession and 9.67 shots per game, showing a counter-attacking style.
  • There is no head-to-head history between Sabah FA and The New Saints, making this a true first encounter.
  • The prediction percentages are evenly split at 33% for a home win, draw, and away win, indicating a highly unpredictable match.
  • The New Saints have shown resilience, recording two draws in their last five European matches (0-0 and 1-1).
  • Sabah FA are making their Champions League debut in this qualifying round, adding an element of mystery to their capabilities.
  • Both teams will be desperate to gain an early advantage in this two-legged tie.
  • The New Saints' most recent victory was a 1-2 away win on July 30, 2024.
  • With no home form data for Sabah FA, The New Saints might view this as an opportunity to strike first.
Last Updated: 05 Jul 2026 07:21 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
3 Corners 3
0 Fouls 0
0 Offsides 0
12 Shots 10
6 Shots on Goal 4
4 Yellow Cards 4
1 Red Cards 0
4 Goals 1
1 Goals Conceded 4
1 Clean Sheets 0
last matches
uefa champions league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#1
8
6
0
2
11
18
#50
2
0
0
2
-3
0