Npl Tasmania prediction: South Hobart should edge out Glenorchy Knights on their own turf

It's no vacation for neither South Hobart nor Glenorchy Knights 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 local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.

South Hobart form and stats

South Hobart, who have the most scored goals (48) in Npl Tasmania, have played 4 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). South Hobart has recorded two wins in a row here at Darcy Street Ground, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.

The South Hobart supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Glenorchy Knights in Npl Tasmania and win 2-0. In the preceding match a 6-1 victory visiting Clarence United.

Everyone expects South Hobart to win this match. We have checked our database for matches where they have been as big a favourite and found 13 games: 12 home wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. South Hobart have won with at least two goals margin 11 times in similar situations.

With an average of more than two goals per home game (8 in 4 games), South Hobart's attacking play is working. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the South Hobart defense is not exactly impregnable. 7 goals conceded from 4 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Glenorchy Knights form and stats

As the visiting team Glenorchy Knights have produced an overall stat of 2-2-1 so far. It's a growing despair in Glenorchy Knights as they have recorded three consecutive losses.

Glenorchy Knights play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-2 to South Hobart. Preceding that, the 2-5 home loss versus Devonport City.

Nobody expects Glenorchy Knights to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath four times before, with the overall statistics of won 1, draw 0 and lost 3. When defeated, 3 matches have been lost by two or more goals.

Today's guests are confident travelers having scored 14 goals in 5 away games this season. In the opposite end, Glenorchy Knights have conceded 9 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result South Hobart - Glenorchy Knights 2-0 entered in the official records. H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): South Hobart 2 wins, 0 draws and Glenorchy Knights 0 victories. As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 game had two or less.

South Hobart missing players

Glenorchy Knights missing players