- Inglewood United have won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Curtin University SC have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures (league & cup).
- Inglewood United and Curtin University SC split their two previous clashes in 2025, both matches featuring 2+ goals.
Inglewood have turned a corner
Inglewood United are sitting in 7th place in the 2026 Football West State League 1 with 11 points from 9 games, while Curtin University SC are down in 11th with 7 points from 9.
The bookies have Inglewood as heavy favourites at 1.33 with Curtin the outsiders at 8.15 and the draw at 4.4.
United have been better in recent weeks, winning consecutive games against Cockburn City and Joondalup City to move up the league. Glenn Grostate's side are starting to get the hang of his approach, which is all about keeping it solid at the back and controlling the tempo and the ball.
His players have not always obliged, but with Rostyn Griffiths holding things down at the heart of the defence they have an experienced leader and a known quality to anchor the team.
Curtin’s counter-attacking style can still hurt
Troy Reid's side are an organised and competitive unit with a good mix of youth and experience. The Curtin University SC boss has done well to integrate his young charges and get results in the cup competitions while still looking to push up the league.
That said, they have been inconsistent and they need to pick up points away from home to climb out of the bottom half of the table. Inglewood are looking to move into the top half, so it's a crucial mid-season battle.
Both teams are likely to bring out their best sides for this encounter, as there is little to no injury or suspension news for either team. The weather outlook is for a cool and clear night, perfect for footy.
Back the hosts to edge it
The hosts have the home advantage and the superior form, so they should be able to edge this contest. Curtin have a dangerous counterattack and can score goals, but there is enough value in the home win to recommend Inglewood here.
Over 2.5 goals is a decent alternative bet at 1.61 as both sides like to be involved in open games and there have been 2+ goals in the last 3 league games of both sides.
The clash of styles should lead to a fast paced game with plenty of transitions and chances. Inglewood's width and control style against Curtin's narrow and counter-attacking approach is a classic football match up and one that will likely be decided by the quality of set pieces and counters.
Ben Pellizzari, Curtis Jorgensen and Ben Docherty are the main goal threats for the home side and they often play off each other in the final third. Pellizzari is the most reliable goal scorer and his latest strike came at the weekend in the league. Likhwa Tshabangu and Jude Baillie have both come up big when needed in cup games and have an eye for goal.
Inglewood have scored six and conceded eleven so far in the league - a negative goal difference and a solid record, but better than Curtin, who have scored only six and shipped 13.