- Quinns FC have won three and drawn one of the last four State League head-to-head clashes with Curtin University SC, since 2022
- Quinns FC have been more consistent in 7th place (14 points from 10 games) than 11th-placed Curtin University SC (seven points from 11) in Western Australia's State League 1 2026
- Quinns are the favourite to win at 1.49, while Curtin are 5.22 and the draw is 4.2.
Direct hosts have the edge over possession-passionate visitors
Quinns FC will be looking to continue their dominance over Curtin University SC when the two clubs meet at Quinns' home patch on Saturday. The hosts have won three and drawn one of their State League 1 matches against the students since 2022, including a 2-0 away win in the fixture in March 2026.
Nick Jennings' team have been a pragmatic and transition-based unit since the head coach led them to promotion from the State League 2 a couple of years ago. His side like to play with a backline of four and two defensive midfielders, although they like to get their wide players forward to play at pace when they win the ball.
Chad Samuels is their penalty-taker and most reliable finisher and he has helped himself to a couple of goals in the last couple of weeks. But the main danger man, when he is on his game, is Shaun Doherty, who has scored a few important goals at the start of the campaign.
Curtin University SC have a very different playing style, with boss Troy Reid favoring a compact and possession-based approach. Kieran Witt and Nathan Smith are his set-piece specialists and often the only players that Curtin can rely on to score goals, although Mighael Muller has been a rare spark in recent matches.
Curtin may be caught on the break
Reid's side are well drilled, never give up and should remain in the game until the final whistle on Saturday. But Curtin have lost four of their last five games and their only win in that run came away at Subiaco.
The visitors have scored just six goals in the league and conceded 16, which tells you all you need to know about where this clash will be decided. Quinns have scored a dozen and shipped 21, which also tells you that this is not a strong defensive unit, but they are at least a more potent force up front.
Curtin's relegation worries should help Quinns take the game to them and a home win is the best option in the result markets here. But a win for either side looks likely to confirm mid-table safety for the hosts and help the visitors escape the drop zone. The odds on both teams to score come in at 1.65, which is a bit short, although there is some logic to it given neither side can really trust their defence.
Quinns look likely to edge this game, although Curtin are quite capable of nicking a point. A 2-1 home win looks the most likely result, although the 1-1 draw is also a possibility in this closely-poised match-up.