Lions host Magic United in the Queensland NPL on Sunday 22 March, with kick-off at 08:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Lions's last 4: WWDL Most recently they beat Eastern Suburbs 3–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Magic United's last 3: LLW Most recently they lost to Gold Coast Knights 0–7 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 3.7 conceded.
Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.8 for Lions and 1.2 for Magic United. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 74% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lions 70%, draw 17%, Magic United 13%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Lions 2–1 Magic United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lions70%fair 1.43 · @1.18
Draw17%fair 5.96 · @6.20
Magic United13%fair 7.44 · @12.00
3.96Expected goals
2.77Lions xG
1.20Magic United xG
63%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
1–16%
4–16%
From our goals model: Lions 2.8 – 1.2 Magic United 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
Lions to win✓
70%
1.43
1.18
Double chance
Lions or draw✓
87%
1.16
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.60
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.70
Half-time result
Lions ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Lions / FT Lions✓
48%
2.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.50
–
Form
Lions – last 4
WWDL
14 Mar
@ Eastern Suburbs
3–1
W
6 Mar
@ Rochedale Rovers
3–1
W
27 Feb
vs Gold Coast Knights
2–2
D
21 Feb
@ Olympic
1–2
L
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Magic United – last 3
LLW
8 Mar
vs Gold Coast Knights
0–7
L
28 Feb
vs Peninsula Power
0–3
L
21 Feb
vs Gold Coast United
3–1
W
1.0Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lions and Magic United.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Lions vs Magic United?
On our numbers Lions have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Magic United 13%.
How many goals will there be in Lions vs Magic United?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lions vs Magic United?
Our predicted score is Lions 2–1 Magic United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Lions vs Magic United?
Lions vs Magic United (Queensland NPL) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 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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