- Launceston United have lost all six of their home games this season, averaging 0 points per game (D0, L6).
- Devonport City Strikers have won five of their six away games in NPL Tasmania 2026 (W5, L1).
- The visitors have won four of their last five matches, including the last three in a row.
Launceston United have been terrible at home this season
Rock-bottom Launceston United have endured an abysmal start to the NPL Tasmania 2026 season, and their form at home hasn't been the only reason for their struggles, but it's certainly a big part of the story.
The hosts have failed to win any of their opening six home fixtures, and have picked up a grand total of just one point from ten matches overall.
Launceston have lost their last three consecutive home games and they look set for another tough afternoon when they face second-placed Devonport City Strikers this Saturday.
Devonport can make it three wins in a row
Devonport City have been excellent in NPL Tasmania 2026, picking up 27 points from 10 matches to sit in second place in the table. They've won five of their first six away matches, and have secured two victories in their last three.
The Strikers have beaten Launceston City 3-1 away from home this term, and they will have their sights set on replicating that effort when they travel to face the basement team this weekend.
Visitors will be too much for the struggling hosts
While Launceston United have been poor, Devonport City have been exceptional, so it's no surprise to see the Strikers enter this match as huge favourites. The visitors have a perfect head-to-head record against the Yellow Army in NPL Tasmania 2026 (W5), and we're expecting them to add another victory to that tally on Saturday.
Launceston United have been very slow-paced and compact in their style of play, looking to frustrate opponents with deep blocks and the occasional direct counters. Devonport, on the other hand, play a fast-paced, wing-focused, attack-minded brand of football. They press high, transition quickly, and will have a go against anyone.
With 1.58 on 'Both teams to score - No' representing a pretty short price for what is effectively the favourite outcome, we're happy to get on board at a slight odds-on price. Launceston are averaging 1.17 goals per home game, but have failed to translate their chances into points. The Yellow Army will be in for another miserable afternoon on Saturday.
