- Northern Tigers are unbeaten in their last three home games, winning each of their four home games so far this season.
- Hills United have won four of their last five matches.
- The last two meetings between these sides ended in a win each, with Hills United winning 2-0 at home in the 2025 NSW League 1.
New kids on the block can push Hills United FC in NSW League 1
Northern Tigers are the favourites to beat Hills United FC in their New South Wales League 1 2026 fixture on Saturday, but the odds on the visitors are too tempting to ignore.
Northern Tigers are priced up at 1.6 to beat the fourth-place Hills United, who come into the game as huge outsiders at 4.36 following two wins in a row.
The hosts are top of the pile on 18 points from six games and are unbeaten at home, winning all four of their games here. They have won five in a row, including a 5-0 away thrashing of Dulwich Hill FC. So it seems like Northern Tigers are a good bet to win against the majority of teams in the division at the moment.
Milad Popalsky has taken the reins as head coach this season and has brought a youthful, attack-minded ethos to the club. They are adaptable tactically and like to play at a high tempo with lots of energy, which could test the structured, counter-attacking team that Hills United FC boss Patrick Zwaanswijk likes to set up.
Hills United FC can score against hot favourites
Hills United FC are well set for the game with four wins in their last five. Their last two away games have both been victories, which indicates they travel well to take on the table-toppers. A goal should be expected from them as they have scored seven times in three away trips and could get on the scoresheet against a side that has averaged 2.25 goals per game at home this term.
But we’re backing the hosts to extend their record of not dropping a point at home this year. A goals fest could be on the cards with odds of 1.5 for both teams to score and 1.44 for over 2.5 goals, but our preference is to take the slightly longer odds about Hills United FC to keep it close.
Northern Tigers have scored nine goals in four home matches and average 1.5 against Hills United FC, who average 0.5 goals on their travels. With Hills United FC being a structured side, we’re banking on the Tigers’ home advantage to keep their 100% home record intact in a highly entertaining affair.
