Our Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities of Canterbury Prediction: 3-1
Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities of Canterbury in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities of Canterbury 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
Dunedin City Royals FC's Last Match – Christchurch United vs Dunedin City Royals FC
Dunedin City Royals FC will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 New Zealand Southern League draw against Christchurch United on August 9. In that match, Dunedin City Royals FC had 44% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Christchurch United | 56% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Dunedin City Royals FC | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 30 |
Universities of Canterbury's Last Match – Universities of Canterbury vs Selwyn United
Universities of Canterbury will seek to go one better this time following a 3-3 New Zealand Southern League share of the spoils with Selwyn United on August 8. In that match, Universities of Canterbury saw 60% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Universities of Canterbury | 60% | 0 (5) | - | 27 |
Selwyn United | 40% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities of Canterbury Stats
Key Stats
| Dunedin City Royals FC | Universities of Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.94 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dunedin City Royals FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Universities of Canterbury average 1.5 scored and 3.8 conceded per game.