Valentine vs Edgeworth Eagles tips and predictions

Visitors odds too short ahead of one-sided NPL Northern NSW clash

An entertaining match awaits, almost certain to deliver some goals so it should make for an entertaining affair. But that doesn't mean there's value in the prices.

Edgeworth Eagles are obviously favoured by the sportsbooks but they are too short.

This Valentine team's chances might be few and far between. But there is always hope. The hosts have bagged 2 home wins from their last 3 games while the travelling side has been defeated in 3 of their last 5 matches, away and at home. For a team so short in the betting, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this.

Valentine are going to have to produce a level of football most people don't think they have in them. While probably not enough to change the result of the match, the hosts have posted some good numbers. The hosts are doing some great stuff. They have scored three or more goals in 2 of their recent 5 matches while kudos is also due for their defence. At the back they've conceded no more than once in 3 of their last 4 home games.

Away from home Edgeworth Eagles have conceded an average of 3.7 goals in their last 3 matches. Despite the stats suggesting that they have a weakness at the back, be cognizant of the fact that this doesn't mean they can't bounce back. Form is temporary; class is permanent. They are the odds-on favourites for a reason.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that both sides can get in on the act despite the vehement favouritism for Edgeworth Eagles. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense this time around.