Our Upper Hutt City vs Napier City Rovers Prediction: 1-3
Upper Hutt City vs Napier City Rovers in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 12, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Upper Hutt City vs Napier City Rovers stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Upper Hutt City's Last Match – Island Bay United vs Upper Hutt City
Upper Hutt City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 New Zealand Central League victory over Island Bay United on June 28. In that match, Upper Hutt City had 50% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Bay United | 50% | 0 (12) | - | 39 |
Upper Hutt City | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 52 |
Napier City Rovers's Last Match – Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Olympic
Napier City Rovers will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 New Zealand Cup defeat against Wellington Olympic on July 6. In that match, Napier City Rovers recorded 55% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napier City Rovers | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Wellington Olympic | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 28 |
Upper Hutt City vs Napier City Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Upper Hutt City | Napier City Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.52 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Upper Hutt City are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Napier City Rovers average 2.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.