Sutherland Sharks vs Wollongong Wolves

A south coast derby for the playoff places Sutherland Sharks are fourth on 36 points, Wollongong Wolves seventh on 32: four points separate two sides contesting access to the NPL NSW post-season. The hosts have scored 37 goals while conceding 31, the visitors 28 and 32. Two averages below the league line Sutherland's games produce 2.83 total goals, Wollongong's just 2.50: numbers that describe ties often settled by single moments. In a head-to-head with high stakes, clearing two total goals sits at around 75%.