Monaro Panthers vs Canberra Olympic - 20/07/24

Monaro Panthers vs Canberra Olympic Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Riverside Stadium is set to host a thrilling encounter on Saturday, July 20th, as Monaro Panthers take on Canberra Olympic in the 15th round of the Capital Territory league. The home team, coached by Frank Cachia, will be looking to capitalize on their strong form at home, where they have averaged 1.33 goals per game.

Monaro Panthers come into this match sitting comfortably in 4th place with 22 points, having taken 5 points from their last 5 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 losses, and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. In their last outing, they played out a goalless draw against Yoogali at Duncan Sporting Fields.

Canberra Olympic, also coached by Frank Cachia, are struggling to find form, sitting 7th in the league with just 6 points. They have failed to win any of their last 5 matches, losing all 5 and taking no points from those games. Their last match ended in a disappointing 0-3 defeat at home against Gungahlin.

The two teams have met recently, with Monaro Panthers coming out on top 3-1 when they faced off on May 25th, 2024, at O'Connor Enclosed. In their last 5 head-to-head matches, Monaro Panthers have dominated, winning 3 and drawing 1.

Bet

Considering the recent form and performance of both teams, it's no surprise that Monaro Panthers are favorites to win this match. With an average of 1 goal scored per game and a strong home record, they look likely to take all three points. The odds of 1.25 for a home win seem reasonable given their dominance in the head-to-head matches.

My recommended bet would be a Home Win for Monaro Panthers at 1.25. With Canberra Olympic's poor form and inability to score on the road (averaging 0 goals per game away from home), it's hard to see them causing an upset.