Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy preview and prediction
The match
Northern Tigers host Bulls Academy in the New South Wales NPL 2 on Saturday 2 May, with kick-off at 07:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Northern Tigers's last 5: DWLLD Most recently they drew with Rydalmere Lions 0–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Bulls Academy's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Hakoah Sydney City 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.9 for Northern Tigers and 1.2 for Bulls Academy. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Northern Tigers 57%, draw 17%, Bulls Academy 26%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Northern Tigers to win – a 57% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.75, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Northern Tigers 2–1 Bulls Academy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Northern Tigers57%fair 1.75 · @1.85
Draw17%fair 5.86 · @3.50
Bulls Academy26%fair 3.89 · @3.30
3.04Expected goals
1.89Northern Tigers xG
1.15Bulls Academy xG
60%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–16%
1–26%
From our goals model: Northern Tigers 1.9 – 1.2 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
Northern Tigers to win✓
57%
1.75
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.66
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.71
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Northern Tigers ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northern Tigers / FT Northern Tigers✗
34%
2.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.18
–
Form
Northern Tigers – last 6
DWLLDD
25 Apr
@ Rydalmere Lions
0–0
D
18 Apr
vs Hurstville FC
1–0
W
10 Apr
@ Blacktown Spartans
2–3
L
4 Apr
vs Central Coast II
1–2
L
28 Mar
@ Newcastle Jets II
2–2
D
21 Mar
vs Hills Brumbies
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bulls Academy – last 6
WLDWLL
25 Apr
vs Hakoah Sydney City
3–2
W
18 Apr
@ Macarthur Rams
0–1
L
11 Apr
vs Central Coast II
2–2
D
8 Apr
@ Mt Druitt Town
1–0
W
4 Apr
@ Bankstown City Lions
1–2
L
28 Mar
vs Dulwich Hill
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Northern Tigers and Bulls Academy.
What is the prediction for Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy?
Our pick is Northern Tigers to win with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy?
On our numbers Northern Tigers have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Bulls Academy 26%.
How many goals will there be in Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy?
Our predicted score is Northern Tigers 2–1 Bulls Academy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy?
Northern Tigers vs Bulls Academy (New South Wales NPL 2) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 07:30 (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.
New South Wales NPL 2 · Australia
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Canterbury Bankstown5
Hills Brumbies2
Mt Druitt Town1
Dulwich Hill1
Newcastle Jets II1
Bankstown City Lions0
Inter Lions3