Charlestown Azzurri vs Newcastle Olympic prediction and betting tips - July 7, 2024
Charlestown Azzurri
Newcastle Olympic
As part of the 18th round of the Northern New South Wales Premier League in Australia, Charlestown Azzurri will host Newcastle Olympic. The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, and will commence at 6:45 AM Central European Time.
Charlestown Azzurri
The team is positioned in the upper half of the Northern NSW Premier League standings. After 14 rounds this season, Charlestown Azzurri has accumulated 28 points and sits in fourth place. It is worth noting that the teams ranked second to fifth advance to the Premier League playoffs. Azzurri trails the third-place team by just one point, while maintaining a five-point lead over their closest pursuer.
Moreover, Charlestown has two games in hand compared to the fifth-placed team, potentially increasing their lead. Azzurri's performance is notable: in 14 matches, they have scored 29 goals and conceded 16. Remarkably, Charlestown boasts the third-best defense in the league, coupled with a solid attack ranking fourth. Their recent form is commendable, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches.
Newcastle Olympic
This team is two positions below Charlestown Azzurri. In 14 matches this season, they have garnered 23 points, five fewer than Azzurri. Newcastle is among several teams vying for a spot in the Premier League playoffs. They currently hold a two-point lead over the seventh-placed team, with two games in hand, potentially widening the gap. However, compared to Azzurri, Olympic has a negative goal difference of 19:20. Newcastle's recent results are highly inconsistent, alternating victories and defeats: three wins and two losses in their last five matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- The previous head-to-head match between these teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Newcastle Olympic.
- Charlestown Azzurri has triumphed over Newcastle Olympic in 8 of their last 11 encounters.
- Charlestown Azzurri has scored in 14 consecutive matches.
Charlestown Azzurri — Newcastle Olympic Prediction
Charlestown Azzurri currently sits higher in the standings and boasts superior attacking and defensive play. Additionally, Azzurri has a favorable record against Newcastle Olympic, with eight victories in their last 11 matches. Considering these factors, I believe they will secure a win on their home turf and I am prepared to bet on it at odds of 1.68.
