Here's every little thing you need to know, and then some, about the Eastern Lions U21 - Northcote City U21 match!
- Eastern Lions U21 have the fewest scored goals (19) in Victoria NPL 2 Youth
- Northcote City U21 have scored more than double the goals of Eastern Lions U21.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Eastern Lions U21 form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Victoria NPL 2 Youth this season. Eastern Lions U21 have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from their games here at Gardiners Creek Reserve.
Eastern Lions U21's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Kingston City U21 (placed 13th). The home side are looking to build on that result. At last, a league win after three matches without.
Before that, Eastern drew at home versus Moreland Zebras U21.Lots of goals? Who knows about this one, but we do know that 13 of the 17 latest league games with this side has had at least three goals.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Eastern Lions U21 here at Gardiners Creek Reserve in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (8 from 9 games). It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Eastern defense is not exactly impregnable. 16 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Northcote City U21 form and stats
As the visiting team in Victoria NPL 2 Youth matches, Northcote City U21 have produced an overall stat of 4-1-4 so far.
Northcote City U21 delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Bulleen Lions U21 (placed 4th) in their previous fixture.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Werribee City U21.Take note that 11 of this side's 14 most recent league rounds have ended with at least three goals.
Northcote City U21 has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 15 goals from 9 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Northcote City U21 have conceded 17 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The sides have faced each other previously this season, with the match result Northcote City U21 - Eastern 4-2 logged in the official records.
Eastern Lions U21 missing players
Northcote City U21 missing players
| Eastern Lions U21 | Northcote City U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 5 | 15 | 39 |
| 51 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 3 | 17 | 36 |
| 95% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 84% | 67% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 78% | 89% |
| 74% | 56% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 56% | 68% |
| 53% | 44% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 44% | 58% |
| 21% | 11% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 33% | 37% |
| 63% | 56% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 44% | 63% |
| 5% | 11% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 22% | 16% |
| 37% | 44% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 33% | 21% |
| 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.6 | 5.4 | 9.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.7 | 3.3 | 7.4 |
| 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| 37% | 40% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 71% | 79% | 56% |
| 7.8 | 7.6 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 3 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| 3.3 | 3 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
- Eastern Lions U21 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Eastern Lions U21 have the fewest scored goals (19) in Victoria NPL 2 Youth
- Eastern Lions U21 have the fewest scored goals (8) at home in Victoria NPL 2 Youth
- Eastern Lions U21 have the most dropped points from leading position (8) in Victoria NPL 2 Youth
- Northcote City U21 have scored more than double the goals of Eastern Lions U21.
- Northcote City U21 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Northcote City U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Western United U21 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 76 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 63 | 48 |
| 2 | Melbourne City U21 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 39 | 48 |
| 3 | Pascoe Vale U21 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 47 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | Bulleen Lions U21 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 37 |
| 5 | Northcote City U21 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 29 |
| 6 | Dandenong City U21 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Moreland Zebras U21 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 36 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 23 | -5 | 26 |
| 8 | Preston Lions U21 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 24 |
| 9 | Langwarrin U21 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 21 |
| 10 | Brunswick City U21 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 32 | 52 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 28 | -20 | 21 |
| 11 | Werribee City U21 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 19 | -30 | 16 |
| 12 | Manningham United U21 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 25 | -25 | 13 |
| 13 | Kingston City U21 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 25 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 35 | -40 | 13 |
| 14 | Eastern Lions U21 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 51 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 35 | -32 | 12 |
