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Sturt Lions FC vs Adelaide Utd U23

Australia Australia

NPL South Australia Karinya Reserve, Eden Hills
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Match Events

8' Event
Garuccio J.
9' Event
Garuccio J.
14' Event
Lesi T.

AI Match Summary

The NPL South Australia game between Sturt Lions FC and Adelaide Utd U23 finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Adelaide Utd U23.

Win Probability Meter

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

60%
Sturt Lions FC
22%
Draws
18%
Adelaide Utd U23
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Sturt Lions FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Sturt Lions FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Sturt Lions FC's way, sitting at 60%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Sturt Lions FC Clean Sheet 17%
Adelaide Utd U23 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sturt Lions FC Adelaide Utd U23
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 16 9
Draws 2 9
Losses 11 11
Goals Scored 1.38 1
Goals Conceded 1.75 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.75 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2026 NPL South Australia
Sturt Lions FC vs Adelaide Utd U23
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sturt Lions FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Lesi T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Rodriguez G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Adelaide Utd U23 Compare

Top Goalscorer Garuccio J.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Crawford H.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sturt Lions FC 57 / 100
Adelaide Utd U23 18 / 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
Sturt Lions FC Adelaide Utd U23

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick STU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sturt Lions FC scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

These sides typically produce 5.00 goals when they meet.

Adelaide Utd U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.

Sturt Lions FC went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sturt Lions FC VS Adelaide Utd U23
1.38 Goals Scored 1
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Sturt Lions FC

(Home)
18 Jul
West Adelaide
0 : 0
Sturt Lions FC
04 Jul
Sturt Lions FC
1 : 0
Playford Patriots
26 Jun
West Torrens Birkalla
4 : 1
Sturt Lions FC
20 Jun
Sturt Lions FC
6 : 0
Para
13 Jun
MetroStars
1 : 0
Sturt Lions FC
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Adelaide Utd U23

(Away)
19 Jul
FK Beograd
0 : 2
Adelaide Utd U23
04 Jul
Adelaide Utd U23
0 : 0
Campbelltown City
26 Jun
Croydon
3 : 0
Adelaide Utd U23
20 Jun
Adelaide Utd U23
1 : 1
Adelaide Comets
13 Jun
Adelaide Utd U23
0 : 0
Adelaide City
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1MetroStars18114348:1937
2West Torrens Birkalla18113445:2636
3Adelaide City18106235:1636
4FK Beograd1893631:2130
5Playford Patriots1885536:2629
6Croydon1884640:3228
7Adelaide Utd U231867524:2425
8Sturt Lions FC18711030:3022
9Campbelltown City1864828:2922
10West Adelaide1847733:3419
11Adelaide Comets18341119:3513
12Para1802169:862
Promotion - NPL South Australia (Play Offs)
Promotion - NPL South Australia (Play Offs)
Relegation - SA State League 2027 (Main)