Western Pride vs Eastern Suburbs Brisbane match preview: Even contest expected at Briggs Road Sporting Complex

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 Western Pride and Eastern Suburbs Brisbane.

Western Pride form and stats

5 victories, 0 draws and 7 defeats. That’s what Western Pride have to build on here at Briggs Road Sporting Complex. Western Pride has won so many consecutive home games (four in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Briggs Road Sporting Complex. We remember; it was Olympic.

The Western Pride supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Eastern Suburbs Brisbane in Npl Queensland and win 3-2. Prior to that, an away loss at Queensland Lions.

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 Western Pride have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found one match with the results: Won 1 Drawn 0 Lost 0.

A decent goal production from Western Pride in their home games so far, with 20 goals from 12 matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Western Pride having conceded 32 goals here at Briggs Road Sporting Complex so far.

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane form and stats

As the visiting team Eastern Suburbs Brisbane have produced an overall stat of 5-1-7 so far. four defeats in a row for Eastern Suburbs Brisbane in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Peninsula Power.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Eastern Suburbs Brisbane, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 2-3 versus Western Pride. Preceding that, the 1-4 home loss versus Magpies Crusaders.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Eastern Suburbs Brisbane playing away and similar expectations, we found one relevant match. Results were 0 Eastern Suburbs Brisbane wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat.

The Eastern Suburbs Brisbane manager has got the team scoring on the road, with 31 away goals in 13 matches. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Eastern Suburbs Brisbane concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Western Pride - Eastern Suburbs Brisbane 3-2 played earlier this season. Last two meetings between the teams: Western Pride won 1, Eastern Suburbs Brisbane won 1 and 0 draws. 1 game with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.

Western Pride missing players

Eastern Suburbs Brisbane missing players