Lions host South Hobart in the Australian Championship on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 08:00 (WAT) at Lions Stadium. Lions are 1st with 9 points from 4 games (top of the table), while South Hobart sit 4th on 3 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Lions's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to South Melbourne 1–3 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
South Hobart's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Devonport City 5–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lions 76%, draw 13%, South Hobart 10%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Lions or draw – a 90% chance. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lions76%fair 1.31 · @1.05
Draw13%fair 7.42 · @9.50
South Hobart10%fair 9.70 · @15.00
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Lions to win✗
76%
1.31
1.05
Double chance
Lions or draw✗
90%
1.11
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Form
Lions – last 6
LWWWWW
15 Sep
@ South Melbourne
1–3
L
12 Sep
vs Peninsula Power
1–0
W
30 Aug
vs Peninsula Power
4–1
W
25 Aug
vs North Sunshine Eagles
4–0
W
14 Aug
@ Moreton City Excelsior
2–0
W
11 Aug
vs Melbourne City
2–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
South Hobart – last 6
WDLWWW
5 Sep
vs Devonport City
5–1
W
29 Aug
vs Kingborough Lions
2–2
D
23 Aug
vs Devonport City
0–3
L
8 Aug
vs Riverside
5–2
W
1 Aug
vs Launceston City
3–1
W
18 Jul
@ Devonport City
3–1
W
3.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lions and South Hobart.
On our numbers Lions have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 13% and South Hobart 10%.
When is Lions vs South Hobart?
Lions vs South Hobart (Australian Championship) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 08:00 (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.
