Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Sutherland Sharks host Wollongong in the NPL NSW. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Sutherland Sharks at 1.88 goals for, 1.13 against; Wollongong at 1.13 for, 1.88 against. Past meetings favor Wollongong slightly — 0-5-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 19, 2026, ending 2:1. xG projections (1.88 - 1.13) back Sutherland Sharks to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Sutherland Sharks come out ahead of Wollongong on wins alone.
- Sutherland Sharks are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- 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%).
- History favors Wollongong here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sutherland Sharks | Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 14 | 11 |
| Draws | 3 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.88 | 1.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.13 | 1.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 3.60 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Sutherland Sharks scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.
Defensive concern: Wollongong conceded in 77% of 31 recent games.
Recent resilience: Sutherland Sharks stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Sutherland Sharks
(Home)Wollongong
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APIA Leichhardt | 25 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 56:31 | 57 |
| 2 | Marconi Stallions | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 46:17 | 55 |
| 3 | Sydney Utd | 25 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 35:18 | 51 |
| 4 | Sutherland Sharks | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 40:32 | 39 |
| 5 | Rockdale Ilinden | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 43:36 | 39 |
| 6 | Sydney FC U23 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 32:34 | 36 |
| 7 | Manly Utd | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 29:29 | 34 |
| 8 | Western Sydney Wanderers U21 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 49:39 | 32 |
| 9 | Wollongong | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 28:34 | 32 |
| 10 | SD Raiders | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 35:42 | 32 |
| 11 | UNSW | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36:40 | 31 |
| 12 | NWS Spirit | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 28:34 | 31 |
| 13 | Blacktown City | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 35:39 | 28 |
| 14 | St. George City | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 23:40 | 28 |
| 15 | St George Saints | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 23:45 | 20 |
| 16 | Sydney Olympic | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 26:54 | 19 |