Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy preview and prediction
The match
The New South Wales NPL 2 sees Bankstown City Lions take on Bulls Academy on Saturday 4 April, kicking off at 07:15 (WAT).
Form guide
Bankstown City Lions's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Macarthur Rams 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Bulls Academy's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Dulwich Hill 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Bankstown City Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.9 for Bankstown City Lions and 1.6 for Bulls Academy. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bankstown City Lions 45%, draw 21%, Bulls Academy 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Bankstown City Lions 1–1 Bulls Academy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bankstown City Lions45%fair 2.24 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.30
Bulls Academy35%fair 2.88 · @3.00
3.53Expected goals
1.89Bankstown City Lions xG
1.64Bulls Academy xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
3–15%
From our goals model: Bankstown City Lions 1.9 – 1.6 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
Bankstown City Lions to win✓
45%
2.24
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bankstown City Lions / FT Bankstown City Lions✓
27%
3.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.67
–
Form
Bankstown City Lions – last 6
WWWWWL
28 Mar
vs Macarthur Rams
1–0
W
21 Mar
@ Dulwich Hill
1–0
W
14 Mar
vs Mt Druitt Town
2–1
W
8 Mar
@ Central Coast II
4–1
W
28 Feb
vs Blacktown Spartans
3–1
W
21 Feb
@ Northern Tigers
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bulls Academy – last 6
LWWLLW
28 Mar
vs Dulwich Hill
0–1
L
14 Mar
vs Prospect United
5–0
W
6 Mar
@ Hurstville FC
4–2
W
28 Feb
@ Rydalmere Lions
1–2
L
21 Feb
vs Hills Brumbies
1–3
L
14 Feb
@ Newcastle Jets II
3–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bankstown City Lions and Bulls Academy.
What is the prediction for Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy?
On our numbers Bankstown City Lions have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bulls Academy 35%.
How many goals will there be in Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Our predicted score is Bankstown City Lions 1–1 Bulls Academy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy?
Bankstown City Lions vs Bulls Academy (New South Wales NPL 2) kicks off on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 07:15 (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 2 · Australia
Northern Tigers1
Central Coast II2
Macarthur Rams0
Prospect United0
Newcastle Jets II4
Mt Druitt Town3
Blacktown Spartans2
Canterbury Bankstown1
Rydalmere Lions1
Inter Lions1
Dulwich Hill3
Hurstville FC2