Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney II - 20/07/24

Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney II Prediction & Preview

Preview

The 25th round of the New South Wales league takes center stage on Saturday, July 20th, as Sutherland Sharks host Sydney II at Seymour Shaw Park. This encounter promises to be an intriguing affair, with both teams locked in a tight mid-table battle.

Sutherland Sharks, currently 13th in the standings with 21 points, have been inconsistent of late, recording 1 win, 2 losses, and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Their recent form has seen them take 5 points from a possible 15. In their last outing, they secured an impressive 2-0 away victory against Hills Brumbies.

Sydney II, sitting 15th with an identical 21-point tally, have fared slightly better in terms of points accumulation, taking 6 points from their last 5 games. However, their recent form has been marked by 2 wins and 3 losses. In their previous match, they suffered a narrow 1-2 home defeat to Blacktown City.

The head-to-head record between these teams makes for interesting reading. In their last 5 encounters, Sutherland Sharks have failed to register a single win, with Sydney II claiming 2 victories and the remaining 3 matches ending in draws. Their most recent meeting on April 12th, 2024, at Lambert Park ended in a goalless stalemate.

In terms of goal-scoring prowess, Sutherland Sharks average 2 goals per game, while Sydney II manage an average of 1.4 goals per match. Defensively, both teams have been relatively solid, with Sutherland Sharks conceding 1.6 goals per game and Sydney II letting in an average of 1.6 goals per match.

Bet

Considering the performance, results, and goals stats for each team, I would recommend a bet on Under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.62. While Sutherland Sharks have been relatively prolific at home, scoring an average of 0 goals per game, Sydney II's away form has seen them score an average of 2 goals per match. However, their recent head-to-head record suggests a low-scoring affair is on the cards.

With odds of 2.62 offering a decent return, I believe Under 2.5 goals presents the best value bet in this encounter.