Our Dunedin City Royals FC vs Selwyn United Prediction: 3-1
Dunedin City Royals FC vs Selwyn United in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Dunedin City Royals FC vs Selwyn United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dunedin City Royals FC's Last Match – Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities of Canterbury
Determined to maintain their recent success, Dunedin City Royals FC must win following their 5-0 New Zealand Southern League victory against Universities of Canterbury on August 16. In that match, Dunedin City Royals FC had 62% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dunedin City Royals FC | 62% | 0 (10) | - | 95 |
Universities of Canterbury | 38% | 0 (0) | - | 52 |
Selwyn United's Last Match – Selwyn United vs Nomads United
Selwyn United will look to get back on track following a 2-6 New Zealand Southern League loss against Nomads United on August 16. In that match, Selwyn United saw 44% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Selwyn United | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Nomads United | 56% | 0 (14) | - | 77 |
Dunedin City Royals FC vs Selwyn United Stats
Key Stats
| Dunedin City Royals FC | Selwyn United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.67 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dunedin City Royals FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Selwyn United average 1.3 scored and 4.4 conceded per game.