Npl Queensland preview: Can Eastern Suburbs Brisbane edge out victory against Brisbane City?

It's no vacation for neither Eastern Suburbs Brisbane nor Brisbane City as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane form and stats

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane have performed well here at Heath Park so far this season with 4 wins from 6 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 0 games and lost 2.

The Eastern Suburbs Brisbane fans got no joy from their last match, a Npl Queensland game also here at Heath Park: A 1-3 defeat against Brisbane City. A defeat was the result before that one, 0-3 away at Queensland Lions.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Eastern Suburbs Brisbane have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found one game) they have won 0 times, drawn 0 and lost 1.

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane are showing their attacking force in their home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (16 goals in 6 games). Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 11 goals have been conceded.

Brisbane City form and stats

The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 6 wins, 0 draws and only 2 losses. A great winning streak in away games for Brisbane City as they have managed to win five matches in a row as the visitors. Not since the Queensland Lions have they travelled home without three points.

Brisbane City play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-1 victory visiting Eastern Suburbs Brisbane. A loss against Queensland Lions was the result prior to that, in a home game.

Brisbane City are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. From a total of three matches.

Today's guests are confident travelers having scored 21 goals in 8 away games this season. Brisbane City have conceded 11 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Eastern Suburbs Brisbane - Brisbane City 1-3. As for the last three games between these two teams, there's 1 Eastern Suburbs Brisbane victory, 0 draws and 2 Brisbane City wins. 3 of these games ended with three goals or more, 0 matches with two goals or less.

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane missing players

Brisbane City missing players