- Queensland Lions U23 are unbeaten in the NPL Queensland U23 season, winning 9 and drawing 3 of their 12 fixtures to date (W9, D3, L0) and hold a +21 goal difference.
- Brisbane City U23 sit mid-table with 17 points from 12 games in NPL Queensland U23 2026
- Queensland Lions U23 defeated Brisbane City U23 1-0 in March 2026.
Lions are leading the way in NPL Queensland U23
Queensland Lions U23 will be hard to stop in this National Premier League Queensland U23 clash against Brisbane City on Saturday. The Lions are top of the table and have been unbeaten this season, with nine wins and three draws from twelve matches in the NPL Queensland U23 competition. Lions boss Dan Barber has constructed a well-balanced team, with the system always producing a structure but also enough attacking punch. Queensland Lions U23's forward line is full of pace and can finish off chances, while their midfielders know how to play at the right tempo and keep possession. They are unbeaten (W6, D2, L0) and beat Gold Coast United 3-0.
City will have to keep possession to stay in the game
Brisbane City U23 have been a little more inconsistent in 2026, with a 3-2 away win against Olympic FC and a 7-0 defeat at Moreton City featuring in their last 6 games. While the attack can be prolific and score goals in clusters, the defensive breakdowns may cost them in this match against the league leaders.
Brisbane City Technical Director Mirko Crociati has done a good job in developing young talent at the club and there are several members of the U23 squad that have come through the academy. Brisbane City are a direct team that likes to play on the transition and get men behind the ball quickly. The pace in their midfield can get the ball into the box in a hurry and they can score multiple goals in a single game, as they did against Olympic FC on 31 May.
Lions’ momentum to continue
Lions are the clear form team here, and the odds of 1.58 reflect that. Brisbane City U23 will come into this game as outsiders at 4.3 and will be desperate to get back to winning ways at home and steady the ship. However, this is a game that the Lions should be winning, and they will keep their unbeaten run intact with a comfortable win.
The over 2.5 goals odds of 1.29 suggest the bookmakers are expecting an open game and that both teams will attack in the way they are used to. The clash of Lions' patient possession football with City's quicker transitions will be interesting to watch, but we expect the midfield to be where the game is won and lost. The Lions are likely to control that.