- North Lakes United are 6th in the 2026 QPL3 table on 19 points after 12 matches, North Pine are 11th on 12 points from 13 games.
- The home side have won 1, drawn 1, and lost 3 of their last 5 games, while the visitors have gone in the same order in their last 5 matches.
- North Lakes United have conceded 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 league matches and scored 5 against Springfield United.
Lakes aim to leapfrog Pine on Friday
North Pine and North Lakes United have played each other once in the Queensland Premier League 3 in 2026, drawing 2-2 in an entertaining contest.
North Lakes United are the heavy favourites at 1.74 to win this one, with North Pine coming in at 3.58 and the draw at 4.05. The ‘Over 2.5 goals’ market is heavily favoured at 1.27, which seems to reflect the porous nature of these two teams and the fact that their previous meeting saw plenty of goalmouth action.
North Pine are more comfortable in a compact, back-to-the-wall approach, with fast forwards running off the shoulder of the last defenders and the ball played in behind at every opportunity. The hosts can hold firm and try to hit on the break or from set-pieces, where their players can be an occasional threat.
Brad Ross has brought an attacking, youthful style to North Lakes United and seems to be getting the best out of a squad that combines academy products and well-chosen signings.
Zak Axton has been a breakout star for the visitors, the 18-year-old forward brings pace and penetration to the team’s frontline and has been used with good effect by Ross since his promotion to the first team. Cohen Webber brings a youthful energy to the frontline, as well as a scoring threat, while Curtis Burchall is an experienced head at the other end of the age spectrum and can play several positions.
North Lakes United have been in mixed form of late, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 3 of their last 5, but they are still a threat going forward. North Pine are in similar form, 1-3 losers to Logan Roos last match, and scored just 1 goal in 3 of their last 5.
North Pine have scored 1 goal in 3 of their last 5 and conceded 7 goals in their last 3 league games, and that’s why we’re expecting a high-scoring affair on Friday. The teams know each other well and will be looking to prove a point in this local derby, so it should be a good game in good conditions.
