Rockdale Ilinden vs Sutherland Sharks

Fourth against fifth on level points Rockdale Ilinden and Sutherland Sharks come into this tie level on 36, fifth and fourth in NPL NSW, both with a record of 11 wins, 3 draws and 10 defeats in 24 rounds. The hosts have scored 40 goals while conceding 35, the visitors 37 and 31. A playoff-flavoured tie promising chances Rockdale's games produce 3.13 total goals on average, Sutherland's 2.83, in line with the league benchmark. With two sides fighting for the upper places and producing attack with consistency, clearing two total goals comes in at around 80%.