- Macarthur Rams have picked up four points from their opening three New South Wales League 1 2026 games.
- Hills United FC have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Hills United FC have won their only home game this season, conceding just once.
Hills United to stifle Rams’ newfound adventure
Hills United FC have opened their New South Wales League 1 2026 season in fine style, sitting in fifth place with six points from their first three games. The Western Sydney-based outfit have had a mixed run of form across their last three, losing two and winning one, but they enter Saturday’s game having won their previous two fixtures.
Hills United have hit the ground running under Patrick Zwaanswijk, who has a structured approach that focuses on balance and control.
Macarthur Rams will look to take advantage of any space Hills leave in transition, they’ve played a more high-tempo, attacking game under Daniel Mijovic since the start of the season. Mijovic has brought youth and adventure to the club after a tough campaign in 2025, and they now sit 9th in the New South Wales League 1 2026 table.
Macarthur Rams have lost three and won one of their last five, drawing the other. That run has included a 1-0 away win over Hills United in the New South Wales League 1 2025 campaign, which is one of the two wins either side has picked up in the last two head-to-head meetings.
Hills’ solidity to tell
Hills United are the heavy favourites at 1.54 for this game, but Macarthur are 4.66 to take all three points. We’re backing Hills to get the win, with their two-win streak and home advantage more than enough to get over the line.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.44 looks an enticing bet, however. Hills score an average of 2.0 goals per game when hosting Macarthur, but have only conceded 0.5 in the same amount. Macarthur's away form has been poor with three straight away defeats in New South Wales League 1 2026, so a Hills United FC side that scored twice and conceded once in their only home game this term should have the edge in a high-scoring game.
