Raiders U20 - Sutherland Sharks U20 prediction 16 May 2026
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| 1 |  APIA Leichhardt Tigers U20 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 57:19 | +38 | 59 |
| 2 |  Sydney United U20 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 74:32 | +42 | 50 |
| 3 |  NWS Spirit FC U20 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 54:36 | +18 | 45 |
| 4 |  Manly United U20 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 48:31 | +17 | 41 |
| 5 |  Marconi S. U20 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 41:24 | +17 | 38 |
| 6 |  Sydney FC U20 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 50:38 | +12 | 37 |
| 7 |  Wollongong Wolves U20 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 47:40 | +7 | 37 |
| 8 | Raiders U20 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 38:45 | -7 | 33 |
| 9 |  Western Sydney Wanderers U20 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 44:52 | -8 | 29 |
| 10 |  Blacktown City U20 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 40:56 | -16 | 29 |
| 11 | Sutherland Sharks U20 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 42:43 | -1 | 28 |
| 12 |  UNSW University of New South Wales U20 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 46:59 | -13 | 27 |
| 13 |  St George City U20 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 47:59 | -12 | 26 |
| 14 |  Rockdale Ilinden City Suns U20 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 32:44 | -12 | 26 |
| 15 |  St George Saints U20 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 31:68 | -37 | 9 |
| 16 |  Sydney Olympic U20 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 22:67 | -45 | 4 |
Raiders U20 vs Sutherland Sharks U20 Prediction (May 16, 2026)
Our Raiders U20 vs Sutherland Sharks U20 prediction for this NPL NSW U20 match on May 16, 2026, at 09:00 leans towards an away victory. Based on the available form data and the only previous head-to-head meeting, Sutherland Sharks U20 enters this fixture as the favorite with a 52% win probability.
Team Form
Raiders U20 are struggling for consistency, having failed to win any of their last five matches. Their recent form string reads L, L, D, D, D. In their most recent outing on Jul 11, they lost 1-2 at home to Blacktown City U20. Before that, they suffered a 0-1 away defeat against Manly United U20. Three consecutive draws against St George City U20 (2-2), Sydney United U20 (2-2), and Rockdale Ilinden City Suns U20 (2-2) show they can score but are vulnerable at the back.
Sutherland Sharks U20 show a more positive trend with a form string of W, W, L, L, W. They are coming off a 2-1 away win against Manly United U20 on Jul 11 and a 2-1 home victory over APIA Leichhardt Tigers U20 on Jul 4. The two losses in this sequence were away from home, but the team has demonstrated an ability to bounce back quickly.
Head-to-Head Record
There is only one previous meeting between these two sides in our data. That match took place on May 16, 2026, and ended in a 4-5 away win for Sutherland Sharks U20. This high-scoring encounter gives the away side a psychological edge and a 100% winning record in this fixture.
League Table Positions
In the overall NPL NSW U20 standings, Raiders U20 sit in 8th place with 33 points from 23 matches. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 45. Sutherland Sharks U20 are 11th with 28 points from 23 games, scoring 42 and conceding 43. Despite the lower overall position, Sutherland Sharks U20 have a stronger away record, sitting 6th in the away table with 17 points from 13 games. Raiders U20 are 6th in the home table with 22 points from 13 home matches.
Win Probability: Raiders U20 or Sutherland Sharks U20?
We have calculated the win probabilities for this match based on recent form, head-to-head record, and league positions. Sutherland Sharks U20 has a 52% chance of winning, the draw is at 26%, and Raiders U20 has a 22% chance. The away team's superior recent form (three wins in five) and their victory in the only previous H2H meeting are the key factors. While Raiders U20 have a decent home record, their current winless run of five matches significantly reduces their chances.
Odds & Match Prediction
No specific odds are available in the data for this match. However, based on the stats, bookmakers would likely see Sutherland Sharks U20 as the favorite. Our prediction is an away win, but both teams have shown they can concede goals, so a high-scoring match is a possibility. The final prediction is Sutherland Sharks U20 to win.
Raiders U20 vs Sutherland Sharks U20 — FAQ
- Who will win Raiders U20 vs Sutherland Sharks U20?
- Based on our analysis, Sutherland Sharks U20 has a 52% chance of winning, while Raiders U20 has a 22% chance. The probability of a draw is 26%. The away team is the favorite due to better recent form and a win in the only previous head-to-head match.
- What is the win probability for Sutherland Sharks U20?
- Sutherland Sharks U20 has a 52% chance to win this match. This is based on their stronger recent form of three wins in five games and their 5-4 victory in the only previous meeting against Raiders U20.
- When is the Raiders U20 vs Sutherland Sharks U20 match?
- The match between Raiders U20 and Sutherland Sharks U20 is on May 16, 2026, at 09:00. It is a fixture in the NPL NSW U20 competition in Australia.
- What are the odds for the match?
- Specific odds for the 1X2 market are not available in the current data. Based on the form and head-to-head stats, Sutherland Sharks U20 would be expected to be the bookmakers' favorite.
- What is the head-to-head record between Raiders U20 and Sutherland Sharks U20?
- The teams have met once before, on May 16, 2026. Sutherland Sharks U20 won that match 5-4 away from home. Raiders U20 have no wins and there have been no draws in this fixture.