Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
2
Value bet: Blacktown Spartans to win @ 2.10 – our chance 51% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBlacktown Spartans to win ✗51% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.75
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓65% · @1.50
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.92
Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans preview and prediction
The match
Bankstown City Lions host Blacktown Spartans in the New South Wales NPL 2 on Saturday 28 February, with kick-off at 08:00 (WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.5 for Bankstown City Lions and 2.0 for Blacktown Spartans. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 57%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Value angle: Blacktown Spartans to win at 2.10 – 51% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Bankstown City Lions 1–2 Blacktown Spartans. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bankstown City Lions30%fair 3.33 · @2.70
Draw19%fair 5.26 · @3.75
Blacktown Spartans51%fair 1.96 · @2.10
3.45Expected goals
1.47Bankstown City Lions xG
1.98Blacktown Spartans xG
57%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–29%
2–17%
2–27%
0–16%
0–26%
From our goals model: Bankstown City Lions 1.5 – 2.0 Blacktown Spartans 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
Blacktown Spartans to win✗
51%
1.96
2.10 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Blacktown Spartans ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.60
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Blacktown Spartans / FT Blacktown Spartans✗
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.92
–
Form
Bankstown City Lions – last 2
LL
21 Feb
@ Northern Tigers
0–1
L
14 Feb
vs Hakoah Sydney City
1–3
L
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Blacktown Spartans – last 2
DW
20 Feb
vs Hakoah Sydney City
1–1
D
14 Feb
@ Mt Druitt Town
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bankstown City Lions and Blacktown Spartans.
What is the prediction for Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans?
On our numbers Bankstown City Lions have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Blacktown Spartans 51%.
How many goals will there be in Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans?
Our predicted score is Bankstown City Lions 1–2 Blacktown Spartans, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans?
Bankstown City Lions vs Blacktown Spartans (New South Wales NPL 2) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 08:00 (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.
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