Adamstown Rosebuds vs Lake Macquarie match preview: Even contest expected at Adamstown Oval

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Adamstown Rosebuds and Lake Macquarie.

There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.

Adamstown Rosebuds form and stats

Adamstown Rosebuds have played 5 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-0-4 (wins-draws-losses). There's also a terrible streak running regardless of playing venue as Adamstown Rosebuds have lost eight games in a row. It's been an uphill battle for Adamstown Rosebuds in their home games for quite some time now, as five matches in a row are lost here. Not since the Hamilton Olympic game have they avoided the disappointment of defeat.

Adamstown Rosebuds's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-1 versus Lake Macquarie. Preceding that match was a defeat to Charlestown City Blues (0-3).

This is expected to be a close game, with Adamstown Rosebuds perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Adamstown Rosebuds as a small favourite), we find two games. Adamstown Rosebuds has won 0 of these, drawn 0 and lost 2.

Adamstown Rosebuds are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 7 goals in 5 matches. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Adamstown Rosebuds with 11 goals conceded in these matches.

Lake Macquarie form and stats

Lake Macquarie, who have the fewest points (0) away in Northern Nsw, are still without points from their away games. 5 games, 5 defeats.

Two travels in a row for Lake Macquarie, whose manager could celebrate last time after the Northern Nsw win against Adamstown Rosebuds. Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Hamilton Olympic.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Lake Macquarie playing away and similar expectations, we found one relevant match. Results were 1 Lake Macquarie win, 0 draws and 0 defeats.

Lake Macquarie find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 6 goals from 5 away fixtures. The Lake Macquarie defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 20 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Adamstown Rosebuds - Lake Macquarie 0-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last eight meetings): Adamstown Rosebuds won 2 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Lake Macquarie has 5 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 2

Adamstown Rosebuds missing players

Lake Macquarie missing players