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Croydon vs Sturt Lions FC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
NPL South Australia Regency Park, Adelaide 
Match Events
28'
28'
Diamantis J.
39'
39'
Pasia J.
AI Match Summary
The NPL South Australia game between Croydon and Sturt Lions FC finished 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
16%
35%
49%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Sturt Lions FC
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
49%
/ Medium Confidence
- Croydon haven't matched Sturt Lions FC's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Sturt Lions FC's way, sitting at 40%.
- 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 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Croydon Clean Sheet 11%
Sturt Lions FC Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Croydon | Sturt Lions FC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 30 |
| Wins | 14 | 15 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 11 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.88 | 1.73 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.66 | 1.4 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.19 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 8, 2026 NPL South Australia
Croydon vs Sturt Lions FC
1:1
May 16, 2026 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Croydon
0:2
May 20, 2023 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Croydon
1:1
Feb 25, 2023 NPL South Australia
Croydon vs Sturt Lions FC
5:2
Jul 9, 2022 NPL South Australia
Croydon vs Sturt Lions FC
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Croydon Compare
Top Goalscorer Pasia J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.68
Avg xA / game 1.09
Sturt Lions FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Diamantis J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Croydon 27 / 100
Sturt Lions FC 38 / 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
Croydon Sturt Lions FC
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sturt Lions FC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Games between these two average 3.20 goals.
Croydon's goal record stands at 75% scoring rate across 32 recent games.
Sturt Lions FC has conceded goals in 67% of their last 30 outings.
Croydon has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Croydon VS Sturt Lions FC
2.88 Goals Scored 1.63
2 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 50%
75% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Croydon
(Home) 22 Aug
MetroStars
2 : 0 Croydon
15 Aug
MetroStars
2 : 0 Croydon
08 Aug
Croydon
1 : 1 Sturt Lions FC
01 Aug
FK Beograd
4 : 3 Croydon
25 Jul
Croydon
2 : 2 Campbelltown City
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08 Aug
Croydon
1 : 1 Sturt Lions FC
25 Jul
Croydon
2 : 2 Campbelltown City
26 Jun
Croydon
3 : 0 Adelaide Utd U23
13 Jun
Croydon
4 : 1 Playford Patriots
23 May
Croydon
2 : 3 MetroStars
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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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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
26 Jun
West Torrens Birkalla
4 : 1 Sturt Lions FC
13 Jun
MetroStars
1 : 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)
