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Adelaide Comets vs Sturt Lions FC

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NPL South Australia Ellis Park, Adelaide
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Match Events

30' Event
Spadavecchia P.
43' Event
Rodriguez G.
82' Event
Irabona A.

AI Match Summary

The NPL South Australia game between Adelaide Comets and Sturt Lions FC finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Adelaide Comets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

35%
Adelaide Comets
35%
Draws
30%
Sturt Lions FC
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Sturt Lions FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Adelaide Comets are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Regular NPL South Australia form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Adelaide Comets Clean Sheet 14%
Sturt Lions FC Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Adelaide Comets Sturt Lions FC
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 7 15
Draws 8 3
Losses 15 12
Goals Scored 1.3 1.73
Goals Conceded 1.8 1.4
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 11, 2026 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Adelaide Comets
0:0
May 8, 2026 NPL South Australia
Adelaide Comets vs Sturt Lions FC
2:1
Jul 8, 2023 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Adelaide Comets
2:0
Apr 22, 2023 NPL South Australia
Adelaide Comets vs Sturt Lions FC
0:0
Jun 11, 2022 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Adelaide Comets
1:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Adelaide Comets Compare

Top Goalscorer Spadavecchia P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Irabona A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sturt Lions FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Rodriguez G.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Adelaide Comets 35 / 100
Sturt Lions FC 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Adelaide Comets Sturt Lions FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Adelaide Comets scored in 67% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Sturt Lions FC conceded in 67% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Adelaide Comets went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Adelaide Comets VS Sturt Lions FC
1 Goals Scored 1.75
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.5
50% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Adelaide Comets

(Home)
15 Aug
Para
2 : 5
Adelaide Comets
11 Aug
Sturt Lions FC
0 : 0
Adelaide Comets
07 Aug
Adelaide Comets
0 : 1
MetroStars
25 Jul
Adelaide Comets
1 : 0
FK Beograd
17 Jul
Campbelltown City
1 : 0
Adelaide Comets
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Sturt Lions FC

(Away)
15 Aug
Sturt Lions FC
1 : 3
Campbelltown City
11 Aug
Sturt Lions FC
0 : 0
Adelaide Comets
08 Aug
Croydon
1 : 1
Sturt Lions FC
25 Jul
Adelaide Utd U23
2 : 3
Sturt Lions FC
18 Jul
West Adelaide
0 : 0
Sturt Lions FC
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Adelaide City 22 14 6 2 44:16 48
2 West Torrens Birkalla 22 14 3 5 54:29 45
3 MetroStars 22 13 5 4 53:23 44
4 Playford Patriots 22 10 5 7 42:31 35
5 FK Beograd 22 10 3 9 35:30 33
6 Croydon 22 8 6 8 46:41 30
7 Adelaide Utd U23 22 7 8 7 33:32 29
8 Campbelltown City 22 8 5 9 35:36 29
9 Sturt Lions FC 22 8 3 11 35:36 27
10 West Adelaide 22 6 7 9 40:44 25
11 Adelaide Comets 22 5 5 12 25:38 20
12 Para 22 0 2 20 16:102 2
Promotion - NPL South Australia (Play Offs)
Promotion - NPL South Australia (Play Offs)
Relegation - SA State League 2027 (Main)