Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves preview and prediction
The match
The New South Wales NPL sees Western Sydney Wanderers U23 take on Wollongong Wolves on Saturday 9 May, kicking off at 06:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Western Sydney Wanderers U23's last 5: WLLDL Most recently they beat St. George Saints 4–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Wollongong Wolves's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Rockdale City Suns 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Wollongong Wolves arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.3 for Western Sydney Wanderers U23 and 1.5 for Wollongong Wolves. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Western Sydney Wanderers U23 34%, draw 21%, Wollongong Wolves 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Western Sydney Wanderers U23 1–1 Wollongong Wolves. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Western Sydney Wanderers U2334%fair 2.94 · @2.65
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Wollongong Wolves45%fair 2.21 · @2.30
2.84Expected goals
1.30Western Sydney Wanderers U23 xG
1.55Wollongong Wolves xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–27%
From our goals model: Western Sydney Wanderers U23 1.3 – 1.5 Wollongong Wolves 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
Wollongong Wolves to win✗
45%
2.21
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
1.48
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wollongong Wolves / FT Wollongong Wolves✗
26%
3.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.07
–
Form
Western Sydney Wanderers U23 – last 6
WLLDLL
2 May
@ St. George Saints
4–0
W
26 Apr
vs SD Raiders
1–2
L
18 Apr
@ UNSW
1–2
L
12 Apr
vs NWS Spirit
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ APIA Leichhardt
1–4
L
28 Mar
vs Marconi Stallions
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Wollongong Wolves – last 6
DWWWDW
3 May
vs Rockdale City Suns
2–2
D
26 Apr
@ Sydney United
1–0
W
19 Apr
vs Sutherland Sharks
2–1
W
12 Apr
@ Blacktown City
3–1
W
4 Apr
@ SD Raiders
1–1
D
29 Mar
vs Sydney Olympic
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Western Sydney Wanderers U23 and Wollongong Wolves.
What is the prediction for Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves?
On our numbers Western Sydney Wanderers U23 have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Wollongong Wolves 45%.
How many goals will there be in Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves?
Our predicted score is Western Sydney Wanderers U23 1–1 Wollongong Wolves, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves?
Western Sydney Wanderers U23 vs Wollongong Wolves (New South Wales NPL) kicks off on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
New South Wales NPL · Australia
SD Raiders0
NWS Spirit0
APIA Leichhardt Tigers2
Sydney United1
Marconi Stallions2
Sydney Olympic0
St George City FA1
Sutherland Sharks0