Our Universities of Canterbury vs Nelson Suburbs Prediction: 1-1
Universities of Canterbury vs Nelson Suburbs in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 03:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 12, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Universities of Canterbury vs Nelson Suburbs stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Universities of Canterbury's Last Match – Nomads United vs Universities of Canterbury
Universities of Canterbury will look to get back on track following a 0-1 New Zealand Southern League loss against Nomads United on June 28.
Nelson Suburbs's Last Match – Dunedin City Royals FC vs Nelson Suburbs
Nelson Suburbs must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 New Zealand Cup victory over Dunedin City Royals FC in their last outing. In that match, Nelson Suburbs controlled 50% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dunedin City Royals FC | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Nelson Suburbs | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Universities of Canterbury vs Nelson Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Universities of Canterbury | Nelson Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.37 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Universities of Canterbury are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 4.4 conceded per match, while Nelson Suburbs average 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.