| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 79:36 | +43 | 69 | |
| 2 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 55:30 | +25 | 59 | |
| 3 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 65:45 | +20 | 56 | |
| 4 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 71:53 | +18 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 62:45 | +17 | 49 | |
| 6 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 40:36 | +4 | 48 | |
| 7 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 62:50 | +12 | 43 | |
| 8 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 43:46 | -3 | 41 | |
| 9 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 52:50 | +2 | 38 | |
| 10 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 35 | |
| 11 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 42:55 | -13 | 33 | |
| 12 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 46:67 | -21 | 31 | |
| 13 | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 40:58 | -18 | 30 | |
| 14 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 55:73 | -18 | 29 | |
| 15 | 30 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 33:52 | -19 | 26 | |
| 16 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 35:69 | -34 | 23 |
The Bankstown City Lions vs Prospect United prediction for August 22, 2026, sees the home side as a strong favorite. Based on the latest stats and odds, Bankstown City Lions has a 60% chance of winning this NSW League 1 clash, while Prospect United faces an uphill battle at 15%. The match kicks off at 07:00 UTC.
Bankstown City Lions come into this match in solid form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings (W, W, D, W, L). Their most recent result was a 2-0 away defeat to Inter Lions SC on August 15. Prior to that, they secured a 2-0 home win over Hurstville FC and a 2-2 draw at Hills United Brumbies. The Lions have scored 9 goals in these five matches, showing consistent attacking threat.
Prospect United's recent form is more inconsistent, recording one win, two draws, and two losses (W, D, L, D, L). They are coming off a morale-boosting 3-0 away victory against Rydalmere Lions on August 15. Before that, they drew 1-1 at home with Mount Druitt Town Rangers and lost 2-1 at home to Blacktown Spartans. Defensive frailties have been an issue, with 7 goals conceded in their last five games.
The head-to-head record is limited to one previous meeting, which favors Bankstown City Lions. In that match, played on May 8, 2026, Bankstown City Lions secured a 1-0 away win against Prospect United. This gives the home side a psychological edge and a 100% winning record in this fixture.
Bankstown City Lions sit 3rd in the NSW League 1 overall standings with 50 points from 28 matches (15 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses). They have scored 51 goals and conceded 42. At home, they are also 3rd, with 26 points from 14 games (8 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). Prospect United are not in the top 12 of the provided league table, indicating a significant gap in league performance and a lower position in the division.
After analyzing all available data, the win probabilities for this match are: Bankstown City Lions win: 60%, Draw: 25%, Prospect United win: 15%. These percentages are calculated by normalizing the inverse of the best available odds (home: 1.42, draw: 2.50, away: 4.60) to remove the bookmaker margin, then adjusting for Bankstown City Lions' superior recent form, their 3rd-place league position, home advantage, and their 1-0 head-to-head victory. Prospect United's inconsistent form and lower league standing significantly reduce their chances of an away win.
Bookmakers heavily favor Bankstown City Lions, with the best home win odds at 1.42. The draw is priced around 2.50, and an away win for Prospect United is as high as 5.00. Based on the stats, a home win is the most likely outcome. Bankstown City Lions' strong home record and Prospect United's defensive struggles point towards a victory for the hosts. The match prediction is a Bankstown City Lions win.