APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23 preview and prediction
The match
The New South Wales NPL sees APIA Leichhardt take on Western Sydney Wanderers U23 on Friday 3 April, kicking off at 07:00 (WAT) at Lambert Park.
Form guide
APIA Leichhardt's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Sydney FC U23 2–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Western Sydney Wanderers U23's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Marconi Stallions 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
APIA Leichhardt arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.3 for APIA Leichhardt and 0.7 for Western Sydney Wanderers U23. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: APIA Leichhardt 72%, draw 21%, Western Sydney Wanderers U23 7%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was APIA Leichhardt to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: APIA Leichhardt 2–0 Western Sydney Wanderers U23. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
APIA Leichhardt72%fair 1.39 · @1.25
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @5.00
Western Sydney Wanderers U237%fair 13.63 · @9.50
3.00Expected goals
2.32APIA Leichhardt xG
0.68Western Sydney Wanderers U23 xG
58%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: APIA Leichhardt 2.3 – 0.7 Western Sydney Wanderers U23 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
APIA Leichhardt to win✓
72%
1.39
1.25
Double chance
APIA Leichhardt or draw✓
93%
1.08
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.73
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
APIA Leichhardt ahead at half-time✓
54%
1.87
–
Half-time / full-time
HT APIA Leichhardt / FT APIA Leichhardt✓
50%
2.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.49
–
Form
APIA Leichhardt – last 6
WWWWWD
27 Mar
@ Sydney FC U23
2–0
W
21 Mar
vs Sutherland Sharks
2–1
W
14 Mar
@ Rockdale City Suns
1–0
W
7 Mar
vs Blacktown City
3–2
W
28 Feb
vs Wollongong Wolves
2–0
W
20 Feb
@ Manly United
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Western Sydney Wanderers U23 – last 6
LWWWLL
28 Mar
vs Marconi Stallions
0–1
L
21 Mar
@ Sydney Olympic
4–0
W
13 Mar
@ Manly United
1–0
W
6 Mar
@ Sutherland Sharks
3–2
W
28 Feb
@ St George City FA
0–1
L
22 Feb
@ Sydney United
2–3
L
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between APIA Leichhardt and Western Sydney Wanderers U23.
What is the prediction for APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23?
Our pick is APIA Leichhardt to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23?
On our numbers APIA Leichhardt have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Western Sydney Wanderers U23 7%.
How many goals will there be in APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23?
Our predicted score is APIA Leichhardt 2–0 Western Sydney Wanderers U23, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23?
APIA Leichhardt vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23 (New South Wales NPL) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Lambert Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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