| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 66:35 | +31 | 68 | |
| 2 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 47:20 | +27 | 64 | |
| 3 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 50:22 | +28 | 62 | |
| 4 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46:38 | +8 | 46 | |
| 5 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 39:35 | +4 | 44 | |
| 6 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 48:42 | +6 | 43 | |
| 7 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 37:38 | -1 | 41 | |
| 8 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 44:49 | -5 | 41 | |
| 9 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 38:43 | -5 | 41 | |
| 10 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 55:49 | +6 | 38 | |
| 11 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 35:43 | -8 | 38 | |
| 12 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 30:46 | -16 | 37 | |
| 13 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 41:48 | -7 | 32 | |
| 14 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 38:49 | -11 | 32 | |
| 15 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 28:55 | -27 | 27 | |
| 16 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 32:62 | -30 | 23 |
Manly United vs NWS Spirit prediction for the NPL NSW match on Aug 15, 2026. Based on the stats, Manly United are favorites with a 45% win probability, while NWS Spirit have a 25% chance and the draw is at 30%.
Manly United are unbeaten in their last five matches (W3 D2). They beat Marconi Stallions 3-1, drew 1-1 at Rockdale Ilinden City Suns, thrashed Sydney Olympic 4-0, drew 0-0 at Sydney 2 FC, and edged Sutherland Sharks 2-1. That's 10 goals scored and only 3 conceded in this run.
NWS Spirit have been inconsistent with two wins and three losses in their last five. They defeated Blacktown City FC 3-1 and St George Saints 3-1, but lost to Sydney United (0-2), Western Sydney Wanderers 2 (0-4), and University of New South Wales (1-3). They've conceded 11 goals in these five games.
These teams have met three times, and NWS Spirit have won all three encounters. The most recent clash on May 2, 2026, ended 2-1 to NWS Spirit. In 2025, NWS Spirit won 2-1 away and 1-0 at home. Manly United have yet to take a point off NWS Spirit.
Manly United sit 6th in the NPL NSW with 38 points from 27 games (10W 8D 9L). At home, they are formidable: 4th best home record with 8 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses, scoring 23 and conceding just 9. NWS Spirit are 10th with 34 points (10W 4D 13L). Their away form is poor: just 2 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses in 13 away matches.
Based on the odds, recent form, head-to-head record, and home/away stats, we calculate the probabilities as follows: Manly United win โ 45%, draw โ 30%, NWS Spirit win โ 25%. The bookmakers' odds implied a draw was most likely (around 38%), but Manly United's excellent home form (only 2 defeats all season) and NWS Spirit's struggles on the road (2 wins in 13 away games) shift the balance. Despite NWS Spirit's perfect H2H record, current momentum favors the home side. Manly United has a clear edge in win probability.
The best available odds see Manly United at 2.45, the draw at 2.15, and NWS Spirit at 3.00. Bookmakers expect a tight contest, with the draw as the most likely single outcome. However, after adjusting for form and home advantage, our prediction is a Manly United win. The value lies with the home side. A draw is a plausible result, but Manly United should have enough to break their H2H duck.