Npl Queensland match prediction: Little separates Olympic and Queensland Lions in quality

It's no vacation for neither Olympic nor Queensland Lions 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.

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

Olympic form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Goodwin Park as Olympic, who have the most scored goals (58) in Npl Queensland, have scored 31 goals to get 20 points from 9 games. The overall stats are 6-2-1 (wins-draws-losses).

Olympic's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus Queensland Lions. Previous to that game, a Ffa Cup home match hosting Bayswater City in a game that was won 5-2.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Olympic have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won 1 Drawn 1 Lost 3.

With more than three goals on average, the attacking play of Olympic is on fire here. A stunning 31 from 9 matches. 13 goals have been conceded.

Queensland Lions form and stats

Rock solid. That's the only way to describe the travels of Queensland Lions so far, with 8-1-1 (wins-draws-losses) so far. The away team, who have the most points (25) away in Npl Queensland, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 8 wins, 1 draw and only 1 loss. Things are running smoothly for Queensland Lions who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 15 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Gold Coast Knights. Queensland Lions are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played ten in a row without losing.

Two travels in a row for Queensland Lions, whose manager W. Moon could celebrate last time after the Npl Queensland win against Olympic. That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Gold Coast Knights.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Queensland Lions playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 3 Queensland Lions wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats.

Queensland Lions create on average more than 2,5 goals per away game on their own, having scored 26 goals in 10 travels. Queensland Lions are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 10 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Olympic - Queensland Lions 0-2, played this season. Last two meetings between the teams: Olympic won 0, Queensland Lions won 2 and 0 draws. 1 game with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.

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Olympic missing players

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