Our Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori Prediction: 3-1
Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 3, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori 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 – Napier City Rovers vs Island Bay United
Napier City Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 New Zealand Central League victory over Island Bay United in their last outing. In that match, Napier City Rovers saw 67% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napier City Rovers | 67% | 0 (8) | - | 83 |
Island Bay United | 33% | 0 (4) | - | 28 |
Waterside Karori's Last Match – Waterside Karori vs Western Suburbs
Waterside Karori will be looking to bounce back after a 0-6 New Zealand Central League defeat against Western Suburbs on July 19. In that match, Waterside Karori recorded 48% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterside Karori | 48% | 0 (1) | - | 22 |
Western Suburbs | 52% | 0 (10) | - | 59 |
Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori Stats
Key Stats
| Napier City Rovers | Waterside Karori | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Napier City Rovers are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Waterside Karori average 1.4 scored and 3.7 conceded per game.
Napier City Rovers 25-15
Waterside Karori 14-37
What are the odds for this match?
Napier City Rovers to win: @1.25
Draw: @5.75
Waterside Karori to win: @8.5