Our Nelson Suburbs vs Coastal Spirit Prediction: 2-1
Nelson Suburbs vs Coastal Spirit in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Nelson Suburbs vs Coastal Spirit 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
Nelson Suburbs's Last Match – Nelson Suburbs vs Christchurch United
Nelson Suburbs will look to get back on track following a 0-4 New Zealand Southern League loss against Christchurch United on September 6. In that match, Nelson Suburbs controlled 45% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nelson Suburbs | 45% | 0 (1) | - | 26 |
Christchurch United | 55% | 0 (10) | - | 63 |
Coastal Spirit's Last Match – Ferrymead Bays vs Coastal Spirit
Coastal Spirit will hope to recover from their recent 0-5 World Club Friendlies setback against Ferrymead Bays on March 12. In that match, Coastal Spirit saw 65% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferrymead Bays | 35% | 0 (12) | - | 38 |
Coastal Spirit | 65% | 0 (2) | - | 52 |
Nelson Suburbs vs Coastal Spirit Stats
Key Stats
| Nelson Suburbs | Coastal Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nelson Suburbs are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Coastal Spirit average 0.4 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.