- Devonport City Strikers have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 fixtures across all competitions.
- Riverside Olympic have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Devonport's home record in NPL Tasmania 2026 is 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 games, conceding just 3 goals.
Top-five clash will be a game of chess
Two teams in the top-five of NPL Tasmania 2026 will clash on 4 July in a match that has serious table consequences when Devonport City Strikers host Riverside Olympic.
The Strikers are 3rd in the log with 28 points from 12 games and the Olys are fifth with 20 points from the same number of fixtures.
Devonport are the clear favourites at 1.41, with Riverside priced at 5.48 and the draw at 4.75. However, the better wager here is on Over 2.5 goals, which is priced up at 1.25, with Both Teams to Score Yes at 1.38.
Riverside have to roll the dice
The hosts are in better form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5, including a 1-0 home victory over Ulverstone and a 3-0 away win over Riverside two months ago.
The Olys, who are coming off a 1-1 away draw with Glenorchy Knights, have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5, so this should be a competitive clash.
Riverside's away record in NPL Tasmania 2026 is 2-1-2 with 7 goals scored at an average of 1.40 per game, which is not bad for a side that plays a 4-3-3 system with wide play and a high-tempo possession style.
This match-up of styles should be a chess match in which Devonport, who play with a back four and double pivot, look to soak up the pressure and try to snatch the ball, are more likely to win. However, Riverside will have to try and stretch the game and play on the front foot, which should allow for plenty of goal-mouth action at both ends.
Devonport have won the last 3 meetings between the two clubs, including the 3-0 NPL Tasmania 2026 away win two months ago, while Riverside have failed to win either of their two previous away games against the Strikers.
