Our Napier City Rovers vs Petone FC Prediction: 3-1
Napier City Rovers vs Petone FC in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 24, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Napier City Rovers vs Petone FC 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 – Miramar Rangers vs Napier City Rovers
Napier City Rovers will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 New Zealand Central League defeat at the hands of Miramar Rangers on August 9. In that match, Napier City Rovers had 42% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miramar Rangers | 58% | 0 (9) | - | 63 |
Napier City Rovers | 42% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Petone FC's Last Match – Petone FC vs Island Bay United
Petone FC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-0 New Zealand Central League victory over Island Bay United on August 9. In that match, Petone FC recorded 68% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petone FC | 68% | 0 (9) | - | 58 |
Island Bay United | 32% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
Napier City Rovers vs Petone FC Stats
Key Stats
| Napier City Rovers | Petone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Napier City Rovers are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Petone FC average 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.