Sutherland Sharks vs Manly Utd tips and predictions

Interesting match-up in NPL NSW

There's just 2 points separating the two clubs as 14th place Sutherland Sharks get set to host 15th place Manly Utd.

It's expected that when these sides get underway they're bound to deliver several goals. But that doesn't mean there's value in the prices.

Tread carefully when assessing this one but Sutherland Sharks can produce a result against Manly Utd.

You may not agree but Sutherland Sharks might have reasons to be confident about adding to Manly Utd's recent defeats. This visiting team has been leaving their winning performances in the changing room. They've lost their last 4 matches. Obviously they've been up against different opposition but that doesn't appear to be the record of a confident team.

It's fair to say the home side has been spirited in defence and they have kept a clean sheet in 10 of their last 20 home games. While the hosts have rolled with the punches, they're facing a team that has been stretched in defence. Manly Utd have conceded two or more goals in all of their last 5 assignments. To add to their concerns, some of the attacking form shown by the visitors have been leaving fans scratching their heads; they averaged just 0.7 goals in their last 9 matches.

The head-to-head looks good for the hosts. Sutherland Sharks have won 4 of the last 6 fixtures between the two teams. It might not be significant but the head-to-head stats give reasons to believe in the home win.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the first out of the blocks. The sportsbooks are predicting both sides to get in on the act as they can both be efficient in front of goal. It's all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option on this occasion.