- Clarence Zebras are 6th in the NPL Tasmania 2026 with 24 points from 16 games.
- Ulverstone are 10th in the NPL Tasmania 2026 table with 4 points from 16 matches.
- Clarence Zebras beat Ulverstone 4-0 in the reverse fixture in NPL Tasmania 2026 two months ago.
Clarence can make their quality count
Clarence Zebras split their last two games by losing 1-2 at home to Launceston City and then winning 4-2 away against Riverside Olympic, suggesting that their current form is inconsistent.
However, their result against Riverside was arguably the most impressive, as it shows the ceiling of what Clarence are capable of on a good day. That kind of effort should be enough to see them take the points as clear favorites on Sunday, especially against an Ulverstone side in dismal form.
Clarence's form in NPL Tasmania 2026 now stands at one win, three draws and one loss from the last five, but the manner in which they won at Riverside Olympic suggests that they can do some damage to Ulverstone on Sunday.
Unyielding Ulverstone can be stubborn, but slow
Ulverstone's form is poor, with one win and four defeats from their last five. They arrive at Clive Berghofer Park on the back of a two-game losing streak, following a 2-1 win at home to Kingborough Lions.
Their next two matches saw them lose away to South Hobart, before a 0-2 home defeat to Glenorchy Knights, suggesting that they can be vulnerable against pacey attackers, particularly on the counter.
Zebras have the edge in pace and width
The head-to-head record between the two sides tips the scales in Clarence's favour, as the Zebras got the better of Ulverstone by a 4-0 scoreline away from home two months ago.
That result was a fair reflection of the gulf in quality between the sides and if the Zebras hit their stride early again on Sunday, they should be able to bully this fixture once more.
Back the hosts to take the win
The odds make the hosts seem like a value bet at 1.26, Ulverstone are a massive 8.0 and the draw is a 5.45 long shot. We're going for a Clarence win, but as the odds are so skewed, we'll back Over 2.5 goals at 1.21 and Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.44 for the main selection.
Clarence's style is one of proactivity, they're an attack first and ask questions later kind of team, playing a fast-paced, end-to-end game that should suit them against a compact Ulverstone side.
Ulverstone are a pragmatic side who like to dig in and let the other team have the ball, before looking to nick a transition or two to make it through the game. They will sit deep and try to keep it tight on the whole, but with Xuan Cappellino giving Clarence a focal point, they should be more than able to break Ulverstone down and earn the points.
