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Paysandu1-0Ferroviária
Sat, 16 May 2026, 05:00
Full Time

Match Timeline

76'
S. Woods⚽
Normal Goal
83'
J. Fulton⚽
Normal Goal

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

UNSW
UNSW
Form: L-D-L-W-D
Rockdale City Suns
Rockdale City Suns
Form: W-D-W-L-L
Record
3 W
3 D
4 L
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5 W
1 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
1.6
Scored
vs
1.8
Scored
1.3
Conceded
vs
1.3
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.4
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.4
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:0.7
Away:2.3

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
UNSW versus Rockdale City Suns: long term ELO, before the match
UNSWHomeRatingRockdale City SunsAway
Strength
1,464.3Overall1,640.3
1,530.1Match venue1,623.4
1,530.1At home1,632.2
1,435.5Away1,623.4
Attack & defence
1,493.8Attack1,614.6
1,499.8Defence1,571.7
1,526.9Home attack1,608.4
1,463.7Away attack1,612.5
1,521.3Home defence1,598.9
1,478.4Away defence1,518.4
Match profile
1,523.3Goal environment2,006.7
1,516.7Home goals1,805
1,506.7Away goals1,701.7
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,463.9Close games1,589.7
1,466.8Winning margin1,645.3

Match venue compares UNSW at home with Rockdale City Suns away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

UNSW vs Rockdale City Suns Preview: NSW NPL Goal Expectancy & Value Bet
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+6.5%
Confidence:6

The New South Wales NPL clash between UNSW and Rockdale City Suns presents a compelling statistical case for a high-scoring encounter. Rockdale City Suns sit fourth on the table with 25 points from 14 matches, while UNSW languishes in 13th place with 13 points. The form guide heavily favors the visitors, who have improved their scoring trend and sit on a three-game moving average of 2.00 goals scored per match. Conversely, UNSW's attacking output is declining, with their three-game moving average dropping to just 1.00 goal per game. Despite the disparity in league position, venue dynamics complicate a straightforward result prediction. UNSW has been remarkably difficult to break down at home, recording a 60.00% draw rate in their last five home fixtures and conceding just 1.20 goals per game. However, their defensive solidity is being tested by a Rockdale side that, while strong overall, struggles defensively on the road. Rockdale concedes an average of 2.25 goals per away game and has lost 50.00% of their last four away matches. This leaky away defense combined with UNSW's home scoring average of 2.40 goals per game creates a volatile environment. Mathematical modeling points toward a goal-heavy fixture. Using Poisson distribution inputs derived from current scoring and conceding rates, the combined goal expectancy for this fixture sits at 3.68 total goals. A total of 3.68 expected goals translates to a calculated probability of over 71.00% for the match to finish with three or more goals. The current market odds for Over 2.5 Goals are priced at 1.50, which implies a 66.67% probability. This discrepancy provides a clear mathematical edge of approximately 4.45%, comfortably clearing the threshold for a value bet. Furthermore, recent results support an open game. Rockdale's last three matches have seen them score 3, 2, and 1 goals respectively, while UNSW's home fixtures have frequently featured multiple goals, including a 5-0 thrashing of St George City FA and a 2-2 draw with Blacktown City. The fatigue metrics show minimal disparity, with UNSW having 8 days rest and Rockdale 6 days, ensuring both sides can maintain their attacking intensity. Key Points: - Rockdale City Suns are fourth in the table with an improving scoring trend, averaging 2.00 goals in their last three matches. - UNSW sits 13th with a declining attack but maintains a 60.00% home draw rate and scores 2.40 goals per game at home. - Rockdale's away defense is vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per away match. - Poisson modeling yields a combined goal expectancy of 3.68, indicating a 71.00%+ probability for Over 2.5 Goals. - Market odds of 1.50 imply a 66.67% chance, offering a positive expected value edge. Given the statistical projection of 3.68 combined goals and the clear value found in the current odds, the data strongly supports backing the Over 2.5 Goals market.

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