Match Report
In the standings it was Adelaide United || 7th on 29 points, Sturt Lions 9th on 26 — separated by 3. Sturt Lions's recent output outran their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Adelaide United || 1.5 scored and 1.45 conceded per game, Sturt Lions 1.67 and 1.71, with the league averaging 1.75.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Adelaide United ||, 0 draws and 3 for Sturt Lions, at 4.25 goals per meeting. Only 25% of these meetings ended in a home win. The fixture leans high-scoring: 100% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 100%.
On the scoreboard, Sturt Lions led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-3.
Goal scorers
Adelaide United ||: Riad Rarhidi (38'), Ali Mohtashami (66') · Sturt Lions: Lesi Thanasis (7'), Edward Elton (12'), Alexander Sortini (47')
Key stats
Possession: Adelaide United || 59% · Sturt Lions 41% · Total shots: 5-14 · On target: 3-9 · Corners: 3-0