A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 1st and 14th place in the table will show on the pitch.
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 Queensland Lions and SWQ Thunder.
Queensland Lions form and stats
Queensland Lions, who have the most points (34) at home in Npl Queensland, have been outstanding at home so far with 11 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. Queensland Lions has a nice streak going on as they have played 18 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. 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 twelve home games.The Queensland Lions supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host SWQ Thunder in Npl Queensland and win 5-1. Ahead of that match, Queensland Lions won a home game hosting Western Pride (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. 23 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Queensland Lions has won 17 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 14 times when in this position.
Queensland Lions always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Lions FC Stadium with 41 goals in 12 games. As for guarding their own goal, Queensland Lions have only let in 6 goals at home.
SWQ Thunder form and stats
There's been little loot from SWQ Thunder's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 11 away games. SWQ Thunder only have 1 win to counter their 8 defeats and 2 draws. SWQ Thunder seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?Two away games in a row for SWQ Thunder, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-5 versus Queensland Lions in the Npl Queensland. A home win before that, celebrating 3-2 vs Moreton Bay United.
SWQ Thunder are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found twelve matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were 4 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats. Of the defeats, 6 games were lost by at least two goals margin.
SWQ Thunder has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches this season, 17 goals from 11 games. SWQ Thunder can't defend away. 44 goals have been scored by the opposition in 11 matches, an average of more than three per game. You might want to look at the total goal statistics, which can be found on the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Queensland Lions - SWQ Thunder 5-1. Queensland Lions-SWQ Thunder H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Queensland Lions 4 wins, SWQ Thunder 0 wins, 0 draws. 4 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
Queensland Lions missing players
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| Queensland Lions | SWQ Thunder | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 3 | Played | 4 | 12 | 26 |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Won | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 80 | 42 | 12 | Scored | 3 | 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 8 | 0 | Conceded | 15 | 48 | 91 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 69% | 69% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 75% | 92% | 88% |
| 50% | 46% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 75% | 92% | 85% |
| 35% | 31% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 75% | 73% |
| 50% | 46% | 0% | BTTS | 75% | 92% | 92% |
| 46% | 54% | 100% | Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 4% | 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 25% | 8% | 4% |
| 7 | 7 | 7.7 | Corners For (avg) | 3 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | Corners Against (avg) | 9 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| 1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 2 |
- All of Queensland Lions's home matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of SWQ Thunder's away matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Queensland Lions have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Queensland Lions have scored at least twice as many goals at home as SWQ Thunder have scored away.
- Queensland Lions have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Queensland Lions have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Queensland Lions haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- SWQ Thunder have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- SWQ Thunder have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- SWQ Thunder have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- SWQ Thunder haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| 22-06-19 | | Brisbane City | 2 - 4 | Queensland Lions |
| 29-06-19 | | Brisbane Strikers | 1 - 4 | Queensland Lions |
| 09-07-19 | | Brisbane Roar II | 2 - 6 | Queensland Lions |
| 13-07-19 | | Queensland Lions | 2 - 1 | Gold Coast Knights |
| 28-07-19 | | Olympic | 0 - 2 | Queensland Lions |
| 03-08-19 | | Queensland Lions | 7 - 0 | Magpies Crusaders |
| 10-08-19 | | Queensland Lions | 2 - 0 | Western Pride |
| 17-08-19 | | Queensland Lions | 5 - 1 | SWQ Thunder |
| 24-08-19 | | Redlands United | 07:00 | Queensland Lions |
| 31-08-19 | | Queensland Lions | 09:00 | Sunshine Coast |
| 06-07-19 | | Redlands United | 4 - 2 | SWQ Thunder |
| 14-07-19 | | Sunshine Coast | 2 - 3 | SWQ Thunder |
| 17-07-19 | | Brisbane Roar II | 7 - 2 | SWQ Thunder |
| 20-07-19 | | SWQ Thunder | 1 - 2 | Gold Coast Knights |
| 27-07-19 | | SWQ Thunder | 2 - 5 | Peninsula Power |
| 03-08-19 | | SWQ Thunder | 1 - 1 | Gold Coast United |
| 10-08-19 | | SWQ Thunder | 3 - 2 | Moreton Bay United |
| 17-08-19 | | Queensland Lions | 5 - 1 | SWQ Thunder |
| 24-08-19 | | Eastern Suburbs Brisbane | 08:30 | SWQ Thunder |
| 31-08-19 | | Brisbane City | 08:30 | SWQ Thunder |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Queensland Lions | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 79 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 62 | 68 |
| 2 | Olympic | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 83 | 38 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 21 | 45 | 57 |
| 3 | Gold Coast Knights | 22 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 14 | 42 | 54 |
| 4 | Peninsula Power | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 10 | 36 | 54 |
| 5 | Brisbane Strikers | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 67 | 49 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 6 | Brisbane City | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 58 | 44 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 39 |
| 7 | Gold Coast United | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 43 | 45 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 20 | -2 | 34 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar II | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 60 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 7 | 32 |
| 9 | Moreton Bay United | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 44 | 48 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 22 | -4 | 31 |
| 10 | Redlands United | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 42 | 71 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 37 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 34 | -29 | 31 |
| 11 | Eastern Suburbs Brisbane | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 58 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 35 | -6 | 29 |
| 12 | Western Pride | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 60 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 28 | -27 | 24 |
| 13 | Magpies Crusaders | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 41 | 91 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 55 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 36 | -50 | 24 |
| 14 | SWQ Thunder | 25 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 46 | 87 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 43 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 44 | -41 | 18 |
| 15 | Sunshine Coast | 25 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 85 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 56 | -65 | 4 |