Gold Coast Knights vs Lions preview and prediction
The match
The Queensland NPL sees Gold Coast Knights take on Lions on Tuesday 7 July, kicking off at 10:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Gold Coast Knights's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Moreton City Excelsior 2–1 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Lions's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Olympic 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.7 per game.
Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 February 2026, finished Lions 2–2 Gold Coast Knights.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 1.5 for Gold Coast Knights and 2.6 for Lions. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score in 70% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Gold Coast Knights 1–2 Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Gold Coast Knights21%fair 4.72 · @3.40
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @4.00
Lions59%fair 1.71 · @1.75
4.10Expected goals
1.54Gold Coast Knights xG
2.56Lions xG
70%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–37%
1–17%
2–26%
2–35%
0–25%
From our goals model: Gold Coast Knights 1.5 – 2.6 Lions expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Gold Coast Knights vs Lions?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Gold Coast Knights vs Lions?
On our numbers Gold Coast Knights have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Lions 59%.
How many goals will there be in Gold Coast Knights vs Lions?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gold Coast Knights vs Lions?
Our predicted score is Gold Coast Knights 1–2 Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Gold Coast Knights vs Lions?
Gold Coast Knights vs Lions (Queensland NPL) kicks off on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 10:30 (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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