Riverside Olympic SC (W)

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Kingborough Lions (W)

Tips, Stats and Odds

Kingborough Lions should have too much firepower for Riverside Olympic

It is tough to make a case for the hosts, Riverside Olympic SC (W), in Saturday's Tasmania Super League Women's clash with Kingborough Lions United, given their shocking record of 0 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats from nine matches. Kingborough Lions United sit 4th in the league with 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from nine, but their recent record suggests they are far more consistent than Riverside, which is why they are our selection to keep the gap at the top of the table. The Lions' record in the last five is nothing special, but it is way above the bottom-dwelling Riverside, whose league record is 0 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses - a 14-0 defeat to Launceston United and 1-6 defeat to Glenorchy Knights - and a 3-3 draw with Launceston City.

Lions should win if they maintain their set-piece prowess

Kingborough's 4-2 away win over Launceston United and 2-2 home draw with Launceston City provide evidence that Simon Edwards has instilled an attacking, high-tempo approach to his team's play. Riverside Olympic look to keep things tight and then hope their goalkeeper and defensive line can contain the pressure until they can transition into their counter-attacks. Edwards' Lions will not be easily contained by Riverside's deep block and, with their superior quality, should be able to create chances from wide areas and corners. The slippery, wet conditions in Launceston on Saturday could also favour a more direct style of play and Kingborough have shown that they can create enough to win from set pieces. We don't see an upset brewing here as a win would mean so much to the hosts and they are not set up to come back from a goal down, let alone three. But they did manage to find the net three times in a 3-3 draw with Launceston City on 29 May. So, with the Lions looking likely to win, the best bet is 'Both teams to score - No' at 1.74 and the 7.0 about the draw.