Our Napier City Rovers vs Island Bay United Prediction: 4-1
Napier City Rovers vs Island Bay United in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. We’re backing a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Napier City Rovers vs Island Bay 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
Napier City Rovers's Last Match – Upper Hutt City vs Napier City Rovers
Napier City Rovers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 5-0 New Zealand Central League success over Upper Hutt City on July 12. In that match, Napier City Rovers controlled 58% of possession and managed 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper Hutt City | 42% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Napier City Rovers | 58% | 0 (9) | - | 74 |
Island Bay United's Last Match – Island Bay United vs Waterside Karori
Island Bay United will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 New Zealand Central League triumph against Waterside Karori on July 12. In that match, Island Bay United recorded 38% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Bay United | 38% | 0 (9) | - | 48 |
Waterside Karori | 62% | 0 (10) | - | 51 |
Napier City Rovers vs Island Bay United Stats
Key Stats
| Napier City Rovers | Island Bay United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.55 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Napier City Rovers are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Island Bay United average 1.9 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.