Competition: NPL Western
Market: Olympic Kingsway win
Odds: 8/15 @ BetUS
Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the NPL Western standings, Olympic Kingsway will travel to Balcatta on Tuesday lunchtime.
Starting with the hosts, while Balcatta might have got July underway with a much-welcomed 3-0 victory against Armadale, Glen Grostate’s side have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen falling to a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Sorrento, they find themselves sat at the foot of the table. In fact, with their recent issues underlined by a woeful 6-0 drumming against Stirling Macedonia last month, the Etna have lost their previous three consecutive NPL Western appearances by an aggregate score of 12-0. Including a 4-0 defeat at home against Bayswater City on July 19th, Tuesday’s hosts have mustered just a sole win from any of their last 11 straight outings – a rut that stems all the way back to May 10th. It should also be noted, Balcatta have registered just a sole win in front of their own supporters over the past three months.
As for the visitors, while Balcatta might find themselves at the heart of a public crisis, the same can’t be said for a high-flying Olympic Kingsway. Collecting what was a heavyweight scalp last week as they extended on their Australia Cup adventure thanks to a famous 4-3 win against A-League outfit Melbourne Victory, the Green Machine are riding a major wave of momentum. Last seen in NPL Western action claiming an action-packed 3-2 victory against Bayswater City, Tuesday’s guests have won their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 13-5, David Tough’s men should be smelling a golden opportunity here. It should also be highlighted, Olympic Kingsway have notched 13 points from their last five NPL Western outings. Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the table, we are backing an away win on Tuesday lunchtime.
Bet: Olympic Kingsway 8/15 to beat Balcatta in Tuesday’s NPL Western battle @ BetUS