Palmerston Rovers - Port Darwin prediction 26 August 2026

The Palmerston Rovers vs Port Darwin prediction for this Northern Territory Premier League match on Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00, points towards an away win. Based on the available data, Port Darwin has a 60% chance of winning, the draw is at 20%, and Palmerston Rovers has a 20% chance.

Team Form

Palmerston Rovers are in poor shape, with four losses in their last five matches. Their most recent results are L, L, W, L, L. They suffered heavy defeats against Azzuri United FC (2-10) and Darwin Hearts (3-8), conceding 18 goals in those two games alone. Their only win in this period was a 7-0 victory over Garuda United on Jul 26.

Port Darwin's form is mixed, with results of L, W, D, L, D in their last five. They lost 7-1 away to Azzuri United FC on Aug 19 but secured a 4-1 win at Garuda United on Aug 09. They also drew 4-4 with Darwin Hearts and 0-0 with Casuarina.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors Port Darwin. They have won both previous encounters. The most recent meeting on Jun 20, 2026, ended in a 10-0 home win for Port Darwin. Earlier, on Apr 22, 2026, Port Darwin won 5-3 away at Palmerston Rovers.

League Table Positions

Port Darwin sits 4th in the overall standings with 13 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). Palmerston Rovers are not in the top 8 of the league table. Port Darwin's away record is solid, ranked 4th with 6 points from 4 games (2 wins, 2 losses).

Win Probability: Palmerston Rovers or Port Darwin?

Port Darwin has a 60% chance of winning, the draw is at 20%, and Palmerston Rovers has a 20% chance. This calculation is based on the head-to-head record where Port Darwin has won both matches, scoring 15 goals, and Palmerston Rovers' poor recent form with heavy defeats. Port Darwin's higher league position and better away form further support their favorite status.

Odds & Match Prediction

Odds for this match are not available in the current data. Based on the stats, Port Darwin is the clear favorite. Their dominant head-to-head record and Palmerston Rovers' defensive struggles suggest an away win is the most likely outcome.