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Saturday, 18 July 2026Last updated 10:04
St George Willawong

St George Willawong

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LL
10
Full time
Caboolture

Caboolture

Away
L
Willawong
GoalVio prediction
59% confidence
St George Willawong(18%)
Most likely exact score2-1
Win probability
St George Willawong
18%
Draw
23%
Caboolture
59%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
St George Willawong
18
Caboolture
34
Defence
St George Willawong
14
Caboolture
27
Momentum
St George Willawong
0
Caboolture
0
Danger (xG)
St George Willawong
0.45
Caboolture
0.90
Both teams to score
Yes

The model projects 1.50 xG for St George Willawong and 1.34 xG for Caboolture — strong and meaningful attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 2-1 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.16), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.

Over 2.5 goals
Yes

The model projects a combined xG of 2.84 — elevated attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 2-1 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. The xG distribution places the most weight on scorelines that clear 2.5, though the margin above the threshold is not large.The attack-versus-defence matchups across both ends of the pitch favour the attackers. St George Willawong's Attack Score (18) vs Caboolture's Defensive Stability (27) and Caboolture's attack (34) vs St George Willawong's defence (14) both point to a goal-friendly environment — neither defence is strong enough to suppress the other side's attacking output.

xG for (St George Willawong)
0.45
avg per match
xG for (Caboolture)
0.90
avg per match
xG against (St George Willawong)
2.25
avg per match
xG against (Caboolture)
1.80
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
St George WillawongSt George Willawong
LLL
CabooltureCaboolture
LL

Probability breakdown

59% confidence
St George Willawong18%
Draw23%
Caboolture59%

Caboolture leads with 59% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

St George Willawong Backed to Win — Model Projects 2-1

St George Willawong take on Caboolture in Queensland Premier League.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. St George Willawong's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 55% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: 🔄 Head-to-Head Record St George Willawong have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides — a historically dominant record that the model treats as a meaningful signal when the underlying stats are otherwise close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Caboolture have won 0 of their last 5 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While St George Willawong carry the stronger underlying metrics, Caboolture's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

St George Willawong have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides. Historical head-to-head dominance captures tactical matchup advantages that aggregate stats can miss — when one team consistently finds ways to beat the same opponent, that pattern is a meaningful signal in its own right.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours St George Willawong, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Caboolture score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • St George Willawong have been conceding 1.86 goals per game — their defence could be exposed.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.16 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.
  • With both teams expected to score, the game could remain open until the final whistle — late goals are a real possibility.

Recent form

St George Willawong

St George Willawong

L
@ Holland Park Hawks
19 Jun 2026
12
L
vs Redlands United
7 Jun 2026
03
L
@ SC Wanderers
16 May 2026
08
Caboolture

Caboolture

L
vs Brisbane Strikers
19 Jun 2026
12
L
vs North Star
15 May 2026
23

Frequently asked questions

Who will win St George Willawong vs Caboolture?

GoalVio's model predicts St George Willawong to win with 59% confidence.

What is the predicted score for St George Willawong vs Caboolture?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 2-1.

Will both teams score in St George Willawong vs Caboolture?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in St George Willawong vs Caboolture?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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