Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · fair 1.70
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓70% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 13.17
Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy preview and prediction
The match
Bulls Academy travel to face Rydalmere Lions in the New South Wales NPL 2 on Saturday 28 February (08:30 WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 1.9 for Rydalmere Lions and 2.0 for Bulls Academy. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rydalmere Lions 38%, draw 21%, Bulls Academy 41%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Rydalmere Lions 1–2 Bulls Academy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rydalmere Lions38%fair 2.61 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.75
Bulls Academy41%fair 2.46 · @2.50
3.91Expected goals
1.93Rydalmere Lions xG
1.98Bulls Academy xG
59%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
1–28%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Rydalmere Lions 1.9 – 2.0 Bulls Academy 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
Bulls Academy to win✗
41%
2.46
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.70
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
34%
2.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bulls Academy / FT Bulls Academy✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
13.17
–
Form
Rydalmere Lions – last 2
DD
21 Feb
@ Macarthur Rams
3–3
D
14 Feb
vs Hurstville FC
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bulls Academy – last 2
LW
21 Feb
vs Hills Brumbies
1–3
L
14 Feb
@ Newcastle Jets II
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rydalmere Lions and Bulls Academy.
What is the prediction for Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy?
On our numbers Rydalmere Lions have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bulls Academy 41%.
How many goals will there be in Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Our predicted score is Rydalmere Lions 1–2 Bulls Academy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Rydalmere Lions vs Bulls Academy (New South Wales NPL 2) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 08:30 (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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