Maitland vs Charlestown Azzurri tips and predictions

Perseverance to be difference for Charlestown Azzurri

On 11 NPL Northern NSW points, seventh placed Maitland host third placed Charlestown Azzurri. The visitors will be looking to increase the gap. Will they be adding to their 18 points?

Charlestown Azzurri are coming into the match looking for a win. There is not much on offer in the prices however. This preview assesses the recent goal scoring records of the two sides in order to make the best value prediction. It has to be with the away win. The match looks destined for plenty of action as the visitors tackle this one.

Expect some movement in the odds before the line settles down, but backers of the away win will be aware of the hosts' recent winning rate. Maitland have caused a lot of headaches in terms of betting strategy. They've lost 4 of their last 7 games at home. At the back they'll need to improve when clearing their lines. Conceding an average of 2.3 goals across their latest 3 matches on their own patch has shown how they can be punished when they've lost their shape.

Charlestown Azzurri have got a win in 11 of their last 17 away matches. Their decent results have been underpinned by their confidence in the final third. They've scored two or more goals in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures which is run of form they will want to continue adding to here. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've conceded no more than once in 15 of their last 18 away matches. The visitors will fancy their chances.

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