Our Selwyn United vs Nelson Suburbs Prediction: 2-3
Selwyn United vs Nelson Suburbs in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Expecting an open game, our correct score prediction is 2-3 for the away side, though a wager on over 2.5 goals also holds strong potential.
This Selwyn United vs Nelson Suburbs 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
Selwyn United's Last Match – Dunedin City Royals FC vs Selwyn United
After suffering a 1-3 New Zealand Southern League loss to Dunedin City Royals FC, Selwyn United must win to get back on track. In that match, Selwyn United recorded 53% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dunedin City Royals FC | 47% | 0 (8) | - | 84 |
Selwyn United | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 110 |
Nelson Suburbs's Last Match – Nelson Suburbs vs Nomads United
Nelson Suburbs must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 New Zealand Southern League draw against Nomads United on August 24. In that match, Nelson Suburbs saw 56% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nelson Suburbs | 56% | 0 (9) | - | 42 |
Nomads United | 44% | 0 (8) | - | 77 |
Selwyn United vs Nelson Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Selwyn United | Nelson Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.9 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Selwyn United are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 4.2 conceded per match, while Nelson Suburbs average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.