- SD Raiders have been solid at home in the NPL New South Wales 2026 this season, winning four, drawing three and losing just four in 11 games and conceding just 16 goals.
- Sydney FC NPL's away record is less reliable, and they have failed to win either of their last two away.
- SD Raiders are the in-form team, with three wins, a draw and just one defeat across their last five.
Raiders to nick it at home
SD Raiders FC are 10th in the NPL New South Wales 2026 table with 26 points from 20 games, so they are still fighting for momentum rather than playoff comfort, but they are the form side heading into this matchup and have a good chance to nick it at their own patch on Tuesday.
They bounced back well from a 1-0 defeat away to Sydney United 58 last time out as they recorded an emphatic 3-1 victory at home to St George City just two days later. That result meant that their form streak across the last five matches now reads three wins, one draw and one defeat.
Sydney FC NPL have been less convincing recently, with two wins, one draw and two defeats across the same period. Their form has been a mixed bag, with a 0-0 away to Marconi Stallions followed by a 3-2 defeat to Wollongong Wolves and then a 1-0 home win to Sydney United 58.
Plenty of goals in the fixture
This clash of styles screams possession-versus-block, and it could be a chess match if SD Raiders can break Sydney's rhythm early. Sydney FC NPL are a young side that like to get the ball down and play with the width and fluidity of their play, and they look to pin teams back and cause mistakes higher up the pitch.
SD Raiders are all about the compact, defence-first style. They look to sit deep, stay compact, stay organised and then spring counter attacks in transition. Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 is the pick here, as the reverse fixture saw Sydney FC NPL claim a 3-2 win at home to SD Raiders in a five-goal thriller four months ago.
SD Raiders have the edge
SD Raiders have been strong at home this season and Sydney FC NPL have struggled on the road. SD Raiders are the in-form side, although Sydney FC NPL are two points better off in the table in seventh spot with 28 points from 20 matches.
Both teams to score is a 1.5 favourite here and that makes this a tough match to pick, but SD Raiders have won both of their last two home matches, so the home advantage and the form guide suggests they can nick this one. SD Raiders are 2.25 to win, ahead of Sydney FC NPL at 2.62, while the draw is 3.4.
