St George Saints U20 - Raiders U20 prediction 1 August 2026

Our St George Saints U20 vs Raiders U20 prediction for August 1, 2026 in the NPL NSW U20 sees Raiders U20 as the likely winner with a 40% win probability. St George Saints U20 and a draw both sit at 30% each, reflecting a tight contest where league standing and head-to-head history tip the scales slightly in favour of the visitors.

St George Saints U20 Team Form

St George Saints U20 have struggled for consistency across their last five matches. They lost 2-3 at home to Sydney FC U20 on Jul 25, beat Rockdale Ilinden City Suns U20 3-0 at home on Jul 18, suffered a heavy 1-5 away defeat to NWS Spirit FC U20 on Jul 11, drew 0-0 away against Marconi Stallions U20 on Jul 05, and played out a 3-3 home draw with Sydney Olympic U20 on Jun 27. That gives them a form string of L, W, L, D, D – two points from the last 15 available.

Raiders U20 Team Form

Raiders U20 are also without a win in their last five, posting L, D, L, L, D. They lost 1-2 at home to Marconi Stallions U20 on Jul 25, drew 1-1 away at Wollongong Wolves U20 on Jul 18, lost 1-2 at home to Blacktown City U20 on Jul 11, were beaten 0-1 away by Manly United U20 on Jul 04, and drew 2-2 at home with St George City U20 on Jun 27. Only two goals scored across the last three away trips highlights their struggles on the road.

Head-to-Head Record

The only previous meeting this season was on Apr 18, 2026, when Raiders U20 beat St George Saints U20 3-2 at home. That gives Raiders U20 a perfect record with 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 defeats in this head-to-head series.

League Table Positions

St George Saints U20 are not in the top 12 of the NPL NSW U20 overall standings, indicating a lower-table position. Raiders U20 occupy 8th place with 34 points from 25 matches (10 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses, 40 goals scored, 48 conceded). The gap in league standing favours the away side, though both teams are far from the top of the division.

Win Probability: St George Saints U20 or Raiders U20?

Based on all available data, we project the following win probabilities: St George Saints U20 win – 30%, draw – 30%, Raiders U20 win – 40%. The away side gets the edge thanks to their superior league position (8th vs outside top 12) and the only H2H win, although their poor recent form and travelling factor keep the game highly uncertain. St George’s home advantage and Raiders’ lack of away goals bring the draw into strong consideration. Overall, Raiders U20 are the more likely winner but not by a wide margin.

Odds & Match Prediction

Odds for the 1X2 market are not available in the current data. Based on the statistics alone, the most probable outcome is a narrow Raiders U20 victory, though a draw would not surprise given both teams’ current form. The scoreline could mirror the 3-2 from the earlier meeting, but defensive issues on both sides suggest a low-scoring match is unlikely.