Adelaide City and Sturt Lions face each other on Friday 06.05.2026, at 11:00 (UK Time), in a South Australia NPL 2026 match. The game will take place at Adelaide City's home ground, the Adelaide City Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Adelaide City Football Club and Sturt Lions Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Adelaide City vs Sturt Lions
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Adelaide City preview
Adelaide City heads into the match with the following record in the South Australia NPL: in 12 matches, Adelaide City Football Club secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Zebras's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Adelaide City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 23 were scored in the South Australia NPL, resulting in an average of 1.92 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Daniele Bressan, who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Daniele Bressan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Adelaide City has conceded 13 goals in the South Australia NPL (an average of 1.08 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.08 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sturt Lions preview
Sturt Lions comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the South Australia NPL. They have secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses.
Sturt Lions Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the South Australia NPL, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.75.
Sturt Lions Football Club's offensive system is led by Michael Marrone, the team's top scorer this season. The australian defender has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Michael Marrone. The defender has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 12 matches, averaging 1.75 per match.
Head to head: Adelaide City vs Sturt Lions
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Adelaide City
Australia - South Australia NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.8 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.92 | 2.4 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.4 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 40% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.93 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.68 | 1.46 |
Sturt Lions
Australia - South Australia NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 43% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.57 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.57 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 57% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 14% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 29% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 43% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.62 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.61 | 1.38 |
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