- Belmont Swansea have won 2 of their last 5 games, drawn 2 and lost 1
- Kahibah have won 2 of their last 5, losing 3.
Backing Belmont at 1.8
The odds are good enough to back Belmont Swansea United FC to take the win on Sunday against Kahibah FC, even though both teams will feel they have something to prove against their local rivals.
Belmont United come into this one having made a pretty solid start to the season, sitting 5th in the table on 14 points after 8 games, 4 points above Kahibah, who are 7th on 10 points.
In their first 6 home games of the season, Belmont have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2. However, their recent form has been more consistent, winning 2 of their last 5, drawing 2 and losing 1.
Home side have the firepower
Belmont’s recent run of results includes a gritty 2-0 win over Charlestown Azzurri and an intense 4-3 victory over Edgeworth Eagles, both home games. They’ve also scored 15 goals in 6 home matches, which is an average of 2.50 goals per game.
Kahibah have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 away games, so their form on the road could be described as inconsistent. They will arrive full of confidence after a 2-1 away win at Maitland and a 3-0 home win over Valentine Phoenix prior to a 1-2 loss to Weston Workers.
Belmont and Kahibah are two teams with very different playing styles. Belmont’s philosophy is very much a possession-based, control the ball and dictate the pace of play approach.
Style clash could make for an entertaining encounter
Kahibah’s style on the other hand is much more pragmatic, direct and compact, where they aim to be dangerous on the counter-attack with pacey players getting in behind the defence. When they win possession, they like to get forward quickly and can punish teams if they are caught out of position.
Belmont, who have a flexible back four, have a physical presence in the middle of the field that allows them to control the pace of the game and gives them time to build up their play in a more structured way.
Kahibah have a dynamic midfielder who helps them transition quickly from defence to attack, which can be really effective when they have players ahead of him to pick out in numbers.
Kahibah have the attacking edge
Kahibah’s pacey forwards can get forward in a flash and finish off chances when they are on the front foot. Their main goal threat, often cited in match previews this season, is a clinical finisher.
Belmont’s firepower will be tough to control, but Kahibah’s direct style could also test the home team’s ability to hold onto the ball and keep the game under control.
Kahibah’s compactness and pace make them a threat on the break, so the clash of styles could make this game an intriguing game of chess.
Over 2.5 goals comes in at 1.37 and the bookies clearly think this will be an open game with goals at both ends, which fits in with the average goals scored at home by Belmont so far this season.
