Glenorchy Knights vs Launceston tips and predictions

Glenorchy Knights still hard to oppose

On 13 points Glenorchy Knights will host Launceston, with 3 points. There's 5 positions between the two NPL Tasmania clubs.

With such class the home side will soon be on the front foot when they start exchanging blows. It's generally accepted that when these sides meet they are bound to produce some goals. But that doesn't mean there's anything exciting about the prices.

Without much to go on, it's a cautious view this one. It's difficult to see anything outside a simple home win but the odds-on price is nothing to get excited about. Nevertheless, Launceston are unlikely to carry much threat against this side.

You can't question that Glenorchy Knights are in way better form. The hosts have chalked up 14 wins in their last 18 matches. At the other end of the spectrum, the travelling side has failed to deliver at times. They've lost 17 of their last 20 matches, home or away. They will struggle here too.

This home squad is making the most of a recent run of form as they continue to gel things together. Glenorchy Knights have scored three or more goals in 12 of their recent 18 matches.

Launceston have actually conceded two or more goals in 17 of their last 20 matches. It sounds like punditry 101 but they do look doomed here.

In their last apperance Glenorchy Knights had a 3-1 win against Riverside Olympic.

The sportsbooks believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the obvious favouritism for Glenorchy Knights. This preview is only interested in value though and the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the better idea from that market.