Sturt Lions and Croydon Kings face each other on Saturday 05.16.2026, at 06:30 (UK Time), in a South Australia NPL 2026 match. The game will take place at Sturt Lions's home ground, the Karinya Reserve.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sturt Lions Football Club and Croydon FC (Polonia Adelaide), 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 Sturt Lions vs Croydon Kings
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Double Chance: Draw or Croydon Kings
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Sturt Lions preview
Sturt Lions heads into the match with the following record in the South Australia NPL: in 9 matches, Sturt Lions Football Club secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sturt Lions Football Club's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Sturt Lions has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 19 goals, of which 19 were scored in the South Australia NPL, resulting in an average of 2.11 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, Sturt Lions has conceded 16 goals in the South Australia NPL (an average of 1.78 per game) and 18 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.8 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Croydon Kings preview
Croydon Kings comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the South Australia NPL. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.22 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Croydon FC (Polonia Adelaide)'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 15 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the South Australia NPL, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
Croydon FC (Polonia Adelaide)'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 18 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.
Head to head: Sturt Lions vs Croydon Kings
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sturt Lions
Australia - South Australia NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.89 | 4 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2.11 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 2.2 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 60% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.59 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.69 | 1.34 |
Croydon Kings
Australia - South Australia NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Home | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 4 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 33% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.4 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.15 | 1.74 |
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