Lake Macquarie and Valentine face each other on Saturday 05.09.2026, at 05:00 (UK Time), in a Northern NSW NPL 2026 match. The game will take place at Lake Macquarie's home ground, the Lake Macquarie Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Lake Macquarie City Football Club and Valentine Eleebana 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 Lake Macquarie vs Valentine
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1st Half Lake Macquarie Win
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Lake Macquarie preview
Lake Macquarie heads into the match with the following record in the Northern NSW NPL: in 10 matches, Lake Macquarie City Football Club secured 7 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lake Macquarie City Football Club's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Lake Macquarie has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Northern NSW NPL, resulting in an average of 2.3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Lake Macquarie has conceded 13 goals in the Northern NSW NPL (an average of 1.3 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Valentine preview
Valentine comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Northern NSW NPL. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.
Valentine Eleebana Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 7 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Northern NSW NPL, with an average of 0.7 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.7.
Valentine Eleebana Football Club's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 2.6 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 10 matches, averaging 2.6 per match.
Head to head: Lake Macquarie vs Valentine
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lake Macquarie
Australia - Northern NSW NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W L |
2 |
| Home | D L W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 1.82 | 1.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.12 | 1.5 |
Valentine
Australia - Northern NSW NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 2.6 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 20% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.87 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.56 | 1.74 |
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