Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Australia
Launceston C
€10.00Th.
Riverside
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Preview
As the floodlights prepare to illuminate Mitsubishi Park this Saturday, a fascinating local story is set to unfold in the Tasmania NPL. Our Launceston City vs Riverside prediction points towards a home victory, but in a derby, the form book can sometimes take a holiday. The action kicks off at 07:45 GMT on July 19, 2025, and while one side is flying high, the other is desperately seeking a spark to ignite their season.
Launceston City comes into this fixture looking every bit the title contender. Sitting comfortably in 2nd place, they have been a machine this season, securing nine wins from thirteen matches. Their attack has been particularly ruthless, banging in an incredible 42 goals, which averages out to over three per game. Recent results, like a 6-1 demolition of Glenorchy Knights, show a team brimming with confidence and firepower. They are, simply put, a formidable force at home.
Meanwhile, Riverside Olympic finds itself in a different chapter of their 2025 story. In 6th position, their journey has been one of rebuilding. Coach Helder Dos Santos Silva recently bolstered his squad with new signings David Owusu, Kingsley Eshun, and Sungung Choi, hoping to inject a new dynamic. Silva has spoken about 'bedding in a new group,' and while their 4 wins from 13 games show inconsistency, there's a clear objective to grow. The question is whether that growth can happen fast enough to trouble their high-flying neighbours.
History often tells a compelling story, and the head to head narrative is heavily skewed in City's favour. In their 19 meetings since 2019, Launceston City has claimed victory 13 times. The most recent encounter on May 10, 2025, was a stark reminder of the gap between the sides, ending in a comprehensive 4-1 win for City. This historical dominance is a heavy psychological burden for Riverside to carry into the match.
However, football loves a good underdog tale. Both teams have recently pulled off surprising 2-2 draws against the powerhouse South Hobart. Launceston City did it away from home against massive odds (6.0), proving they can dig deep. More impressively, Riverside held them to a draw when South Hobart were overwhelming favourites at odds of just 1.04. This shows Riverside possesses a stubborn streak and can rise to the occasion, a quality they will need in abundance this weekend.
With the stage set, our AI has analysed the data to provide some clear betting tips. While derby days can be unpredictable, the numbers point towards a logical outcome. Here is our detailed Launceston City vs Riverside prediction based on the stats.
Our primary prediction is a home win for Launceston City. The odds of 1.333 reflect their status as heavy favourites, and our AI agrees, assigning this tip a trust rating of 5.0/10. This confidence is built on City’s stellar league position, their potent attack, and their dominant head to head record. The moderate trust score acknowledges the unpredictable nature of a local derby and Riverside's proven ability to frustrate stronger opponents.
If there’s one thing to expect, it’s action in front of goal. Our AI projects over 3.5 goals in this game, a pick offered with a confidence of 4.1 and odds of 1.6. This feels like a strong bet. Launceston City's home games have seen over 2.5 goals in 85% of matches, and they've scored 18 times in their last five outings. Combine that with a Riverside team whose away games have seen over 2.5 goals in 85% of their matches, and you have the perfect recipe for an entertaining, high-scoring affair.
So, how does this all translate into a final scoreline? Our AI model has landed on a predicted final score of 3:1 to Launceston City. This result neatly aligns with all our other predictions: a comfortable home win that also sails past the Over 3.5 goals marker. Furthermore, the AI predicts a 2:0 score at the break, suggesting City will look to assert their dominance early and put the game beyond doubt before Riverside’s new-look squad can settle.
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Launceston C is expected to win with odds of -3031 -303
Launceston C is expected to win with odds of -303Over 3.5 -179
At least 4 goals will be scored in the matchYes -250
Both teams are expected to score1X&O2.5 -278
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
3:1
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10-May-25
4:1
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| Launceston C |
26-Jul-24
2:1
| Riverside |
| Riverside |
24-May-24
0:1
| Launceston C |
| Riverside |
15-Mar-24
7:0
| Launceston C |
| Riverside |
30-Aug-23
1:0
| Launceston C |
| Launceston C |
26-May-23
4:0
| Riverside |
| Launceston C |
17-Mar-23
2:0
| Riverside |
| Riverside |
12-Aug-22
2:2
| Launceston C |
| Riverside |
17-Jun-22
2:5
| Launceston C |
Australia - Tasmania NPL| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
South Hobart | 20 | 81-20 | 51 |
| 2 |
Launceston Cit | 20 | 80-21 | 47 |
| 3 |
Kingborough Li | 20 | 41-32 | 38 |
| 4 |
Devonport City | 20 | 57-29 | 35 |
| 5 |
Glenorchy Knig | 20 | 45-40 | 30 |
| 6 |
Riverside | 20 | 25-53 | 16 |
| 7 |
Launceston Uni | 20 | 23-96 | 10 |
| 8 |
Clarence Zebra | 20 | 18-79 | 4 |
