Queensland vs North Sunshine Eagles Prediction 25 August 2026
🔊 Queensland Lions come into this match on the back of seven consecutive wins. However, three separate trends point towards a low-scoring affair: the hosts rarely score more than two goals, and North Sunshine Eagles' matches have consistently lacked attacking output. This Australia Cup quarter-final looks set to test both sides' consistency in front of goal.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides have never met before.
Head-to-head statistics Queensland - North Sunshine Eagles

Queensland Lions Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the NPL, Queensland tournament (home team - Moreton City Excelsior, away team - Queensland Lions). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-2.
Here's the game statistics (Queensland Lions vs Moreton City Excelsior):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Queensland Lions have been in excellent form, winning seven matches in a row. One of those victories came in extra time, but it has done nothing to dampen the mood at home. Over their last ten matches, they have averaged 2.1 goals per game.
That said, Queensland Lions rarely run up big scores - in 8 of their last 9 matches they have scored no more than two goals. It points to a pragmatic approach: the team prefers to control matches and avoid unnecessary risk, even against weaker opposition. Their defensive solidity is equally consistent, with an average of just 0.7 goals conceded per game over the last ten matches.
Match Results: Queensland Lions

North Sunshine Eagles Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the NPL 2, Victoria tournament (home team - North Sunshine Eagles, away - Brunswick City). The match ended with a score of 2:0.
Here are the game statistics (North Sunshine Eagles vs Brunswick City):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
North Sunshine Eagles come into this match off five games with mixed results: one win, two draws and two defeats. Their last cup match was settled on penalties. They average 1.4 goals scored per game and concede 0.9, which points to a fairly solid defence for a side at this level away from home.
There is also a notable trend of low-scoring matches: the total has gone under 3.5 in six consecutive North Sunshine Eagles games, reflecting a tendency towards cautious, low-scoring football.
Match Results: North Sunshine Eagles
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Queensland Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.8;
- average total goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.6;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.75 vs 0.2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.4;
- Queensland Lions: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- North Sunshine Eagles: average total away in the tournament - 2.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.43) vs 1.4 (away - 2.25).
- Queensland Lions have scored under 2.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0-3 (13/186, 7%);
- Queensland Lions at home most often finish matches: 1-1 , 2-0 (1/2, 50%);
- North Sunshine Eagles away most often play: 1-2 , 2-3 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2-1 - 9.75% (odds 9.5)
1-0 - 9.56% (odds 9)
2-0 - 9.38% (odds 7.5)
⭐️ Editor's Pick
At this stage of the Australia Cup, no one is going to take unnecessary risks. The hosts will likely look to settle the tie in the first half and see the game out from there. The pick here is Total Goals - Under 3.5. That line has come in in six of North Sunshine Eagles' last six matches.