Pre-match most people would expect a significant difference in performance between these sides based on the league table so far, with Canberra Croatia U23 in front of Tuggeranong United U23 by 11 points.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have the the best goal difference (+19) in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
- Tuggeranong United U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (7) in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
The hosts Canberra Croatia U23 saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Capital Territory NPL Youth League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Gungahlin United U23, was also a home game here at Deakin Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Canberra Croatia U23 form and stats
5-0-1 is the performance here at Deakin Stadium so far in the Capital Territory NPL Youth League, giving Canberra Croatia U23 a total of 15 from their 6 games here. Outstanding results!
The Canberra Croatia U23 supporters enjoyed the previous game, watching their team host Gungahlin United U23 and win 5-3. As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
Preceding that match was the home game against Monaro Panthers U23 that was lost 1-2.Some stats: A review of the 12 latest league games shows that 9 of them had goals from both sides.
With more than three goals on average, the attacking play of Canberra Croatia U23 is on fire here. A stunning 24 from 6 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 10 goals have been conceded.
Tuggeranong United U23 form and stats
It's the second away game in a row for Tuggeranong, but there's smiles all around after the 3-0 victory versus Cooma Tigers U23 (placed 8th) last time out.
Preceding that game, the 0-4 loss visiting Canberra Olympic U23's place.Take note that 9 of this team's 11 most recent league rounds have ended with three or more goals.
Tuggeranong United U23 are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 7 away games so far. The Tuggeranong United U23 manager has some worries about the defense as 16 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The previous head-to-head encounter ended Tuggeranong United U23 - Canberra Croatia U23 1-3, earlier this season.
Canberra Croatia U23 missing players
Tuggeranong United U23 missing players
| Canberra Croatia U23 | Tuggeranong United U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 41 | 24 | 12 | Scored | S | 2 | 12 | 19 |
| 22 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 7 | 16 | 26 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 86% | 82% |
| 83% | 83% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 71% | 73% |
| 67% | 83% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 14% | 18% |
| 75% | 83% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 57% | 73% |
| 17% | 17% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 9% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 29% | 18% |
| 5.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 3.6 | 4 | 0.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 16.9 | 18 | 12.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 9.6 | 8.3 |
| 9.9 | 10.2 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 5 | 4.2 |
| 34% | 39% | 109% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 34% | 40% |
| 6.2 | 6.3 | 2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 13 | 10.4 |
| 2.9 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
- All of Canberra Croatia U23's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Tuggeranong United U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have scored more than double the goals of Tuggeranong United U23.
- Canberra Croatia U23 have the the best goal difference (+14) at home in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
- Canberra Croatia U23 have the the best goal difference (+19) in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
- Canberra Croatia U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Tuggeranong United U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Tuggeranong United U23 have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
- Tuggeranong United U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (7) in Capital Territory NPL Youth League
- Tuggeranong United U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | O'Connor Knights U23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Canberra Croatia U23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 23 |
| 3 | Gungahlin United U23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 23 |
| 4 | Canberra Olympic U23 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 |
| 5 | Monaro Panthers U23 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | Tuggeranong United U23 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -7 | 12 |
| 7 | West Canberra U23 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 25 | -28 | 4 |
| 8 | Cooma Tigers U23 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 | -36 | 4 |
