Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Lions to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.30Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLions to win ✓66% · @1.30
Double chanceLions or draw ✓84% · @1.07
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.74
Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles preview and prediction
The match
Lions host North Sunshine Eagles in the Australia Cup on Tuesday 25 August, with kick-off at 10:30 (WAT) at Lions Stadium.
Form guide
Lions's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Moreton City Excelsior 2–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 0.3 conceded. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
North Sunshine Eagles's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Brunswick City 2–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for Lions and 0.6 for North Sunshine Eagles. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 46%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lions 66%, draw 18%, North Sunshine Eagles 16%.
Both teams to score: no (54%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Lions to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Lions 1–0 North Sunshine Eagles. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lions66%fair 1.51 · @1.30
Draw18%fair 5.64 · @4.80
North Sunshine Eagles16%fair 6.22 · @8.00
2.25Expected goals
1.65Lions xG
0.60North Sunshine Eagles xG
46%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–014%
0–011%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Lions 1.7 – 0.6 North Sunshine Eagles 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✓
66%
1.51
1.30
Double chance
Lions or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.07
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
81%
1.24
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Lions / FT Lions✓
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
17%
5.74
–
Form
Lions – last 6
WWWWDW
14 Aug
@ Moreton City Excelsior
2–0
W
11 Aug
vs Melbourne City
2–0
W
7 Aug
vs Brisbane Roar II
4–2
W
1 Aug
vs Peninsula Power
1–0
W
21 Jul
vs Perth Glory
0–0
D
18 Jul
@ Gold Coast United
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
North Sunshine Eagles – last 6
WLDDLD
22 Aug
vs Brunswick City
2–0
W
17 Aug
@ Bulleen Lions
1–2
L
12 Aug
vs Heidelberg United
0–0
D
1 Aug
vs Brunswick Juventus FC
0–0
D
27 Jul
@ Melbourne Victory II
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Eltham Redbacks FC
1–1
D
0.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lions and North Sunshine Eagles.
What is the prediction for Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles?
Our pick is Lions to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles?
On our numbers Lions have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 18% and North Sunshine Eagles 16%.
How many goals will there be in Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles?
Our predicted score is Lions 1–0 North Sunshine Eagles, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles?
Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles (Australia Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at Lions 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.
