- Glory NPL have lost their last 4 fixtures, with just 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats in all comps across their last 10 matches.
- RedStar have won 7, drawn 2 and lost just 1 of their last 10 in all competitions.
- Perth RedStar FC have averaged 2.25 goals per game, conceding 2.00 per game, across their away games.
RedStar are the clear favourites
Perth RedStar FC are as short as 1.77 for Saturday's NPL Western Australia 2026 match against NPL side Perth Glory, and rightly so if the recent form guide is anything to go by.
RedStar are on a five-game unbeaten run in all competition (W3, D2), and they showed their mettle and composure in grinding out a 1-0 win at fellow promotion-chasing Western Knights last time out.
Glory NPL, on the other hand, have been on a downward spiral, losing their last 4 consecutive matches and conceding 6 goals in their previous 2 home defeats. Their home form is of some concern, having lost 3 of their last 5 (W2), scoring 7 in return.
A clash of styles
This is a fixture that is a bit of a tactical chess match. RedStar's 4-4-2 and direct, counter-attacking style of play which is full of energy and pressing will be an entirely different prospect to that which Perth Glory face week in, week out. Glory's 4-2-3-1 system is all about structure, patience and the ball, although the young side can sometimes crack under pressure.
RedStar are a real mix of experience and youth, and many of their front-line players will give everything in a game, making them an exciting team to watch. The home side, meanwhile, are built around youth development and often sacrifice results for learning tactical lessons and pushing the ball forward.
There’s no shame in the draw
I think RedStar have enough form behind them to edge this fixture, and the odds certainly reflect that. The home crowd and local bragging rights may just have Perth Glory NPL playing at their maximum, and there will no doubt be some tactical tweaks from both coaches to ensure we see a close game.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.35 is in line with the league's most free-scoring team, who are facing off against a side that emphasizes possession and structured buildup.
