Can Sunshine Coast surprise Queensland Lions in their own stadium?

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

Queensland Lions form and stats

Queensland Lions, who have the most points (37) at home in Npl Queensland, have been outstanding at home so far in the Npl Queensland with 12 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. In general it's been a long time since Queensland Lions tasted defeat here at Lions FC Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 13 home games. Queensland Lions has a nice streak going on as they have played 20 consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Gold Coast Knights defeat 153 days ago.

The Queensland Lions supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Sunshine Coast in Npl Queensland and win 7-1. A strong away win before that one, visiting Redlands United and winning 2-0.

Queensland Lions are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Lions FC Stadium with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 24 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Queensland Lions has won 18 times, drawn 2 and lost 4. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Queensland Lions has won by at least two goals 15 times when in this position.

Queensland Lions always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Lions FC Stadium with 48 goals in 13 league games. From these home matches, Queensland Lions have conceded only 7 goals.

Sunshine Coast form and stats

Sunshine Coast, who have the fewest points (0) away in Npl Queensland, have only collected 0 points from their away games in the Npl Queensland, after 0-0-14 (14 played). The manager is not happy with the away performances in the Npl Queensland so far, as all 14 matches have been lost. Sunshine Coast are desperate to end a 20-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Western Pride fixture. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 14 away games in a row.

Two away games in a row for Sunshine Coast, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-7 versus Queensland Lions in the Npl Queensland. A loss against Moreton Bay United was the result prior to that, in a home game.

Nobody expects Sunshine Coast to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath 22 times before, with the overall statistics of won 0, draw 3 and lost 19. When defeated, 15 matches have been lost by two or more goals.

The attacking power of Sunshine Coast when travelling is not overwhelming with 11 goals scored from 14 league matches away. The Sunshine Coast defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 63 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Queensland Lions - Sunshine Coast 7-1 entered in the official records. As for the last four games between these two teams, there's 4 Queensland Lions victories, 0 draws and 0 Sunshine Coast wins. 3 of these games ended with three goals or more, 1 match with two goals or less.

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