Lions travel to face Magic United in the Queensland NPL on Sunday 31 May (05:30 WAT).
Form guide
Magic United's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Peninsula Power 2–3 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Lions's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Brisbane Roar II 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Lions 4–0 Magic United.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 1.2 for Magic United and 2.6 for Lions. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 75% and both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Magic United 16%, draw 15%, Lions 69%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Magic United 1–2 Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Magic United16%fair 6.38 · @13.00
Draw15%fair 6.46 · @7.00
Lions69%fair 1.45 · @1.14
3.82Expected goals
1.19Magic United xG
2.63Lions xG
61%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–38%
0–28%
1–17%
0–37%
0–16%
From our goals model: Magic United 1.2 – 2.6 Lions expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Magic United vs Lions?
On our numbers Magic United have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Lions 69%.
How many goals will there be in Magic United vs Lions?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Magic United vs Lions?
Our predicted score is Magic United 1–2 Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Magic United vs Lions?
Magic United vs Lions (Queensland NPL) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 05:30 (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.