Value bet: Life Sihanoukville to win @ 1.91 – our chance 56% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultLife Sihanoukville to win ✓56% · @1.91
Double chanceLife Sihanoukville or draw ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.90
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.39
National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville preview and prediction
The match
The C League sees National Defense take on Life Sihanoukville on Saturday 2 May, kicking off at 10:00 (WAT) at RCAF Old Stadium. National Defense are 11th with 0 points from 6 games (in the bottom three), while Life Sihanoukville sit 6th on 8 points (in the top half).
Form guide
National Defense's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 3–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Life Sihanoukville's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Visakha 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 March 2026, finished Life Sihanoukville 3–1 National Defense.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.3 for National Defense and 2.1 for Life Sihanoukville. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 53% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: National Defense 22%, draw 22%, Life Sihanoukville 56%.
Safer route: Life Sihanoukville or draw (78%) at 1.30.
Value angle: Life Sihanoukville to win at 1.91 – 56% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Life Sihanoukville or draw – a 78% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: National Defense 1–2 Life Sihanoukville. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
National Defense22%fair 4.52 · @3.10
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.65
Life Sihanoukville56%fair 1.80 · @1.91
3.37Expected goals
1.27National Defense xG
2.10Life Sihanoukville xG
53%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
0–17%
1–37%
2–26%
From our goals model: National Defense 1.3 – 2.1 Life Sihanoukville expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
Our pick is Life Sihanoukville or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
On our numbers National Defense have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Life Sihanoukville 56%.
How many goals will there be in National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
Our predicted score is National Defense 1–2 Life Sihanoukville, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville (C League) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at RCAF Old Stadium.
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.
