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Canberra FC

LDLLW
62%P(1)17%P(X)21%P(2)
λ home
1.83
λ away
0.90
Σλ total
2.72
P(over 2.5)
58%
P(BTTS)
61%
Modal score
1–0 12.0%

Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra FC prediction & xG model: Under 3.5 goals

Model sheet

How the numbers for Sutherland Sharks v Canberra FC are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Statistical xG feed2.0045%
Over/under 2.5 price3.3255%
Blended total λ2.72100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.83, λaway = 0.90

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Sutherland Sharks λ = 1.83
016.1%
129.4%
226.9%
316.3%
47.5%
5+3.8%
Canberra FC λ = 0.90
040.8%
136.6%
216.4%
34.9%
41.1%
5+0.2%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Sut \ Can012345+
06.65.92.60.8··
112114.81.4··
2119.84.41.3··
36.76.02.70.8··
43.02.71.2···
5+1.61.40.6···
Σ home-win cells
59.3%
Σ draw cells
22.6%
Σ away-win cells
18.1%
Most probable score
1–0 · 12.0%
4

Blending with the market

With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Sutherland Sharks–63.0%60.5%61.9%
X Draw–15.0%20.7%17.4%
2 Canberra FC–22.0%18.8%20.7%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.117 → 11.7% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Sutherland Sharks61.9%1.611.4867.6%-8.3%
X · Draw17.4%5.754.3323.1%-24.7%
2 · Canberra FC20.7%4.844.7521.1%-1.8%
Double chance
1X79.3%1.261.1190.1%-11.9%
X238.1%2.632.6038.5%-1.1%
1282.6%1.211.1289.3%-7.5%
Draw no bet
DNB Sutherland Sharks75.0%1.33–––
DNB Canberra FC25.0%4.00–––
Goal lines
Over 1.579.3%1.261.1289.3%-11.2%
Under 1.520.7%4.835.5018.2%+13.8%
Over 2.557.9%1.731.4469.4%-16.7%
Under 2.542.1%2.372.6238.2%+10.4%
Over 3.536.7%2.732.1047.6%-23.0%
Under 3.5 pick63.3%1.581.6759.9%+5.7%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes61.2%1.631.5763.7%-4.0%
BTTS no38.8%2.582.2544.4%-12.7%
Half-time
HT 142.6%2.35–––
HT X40.5%2.47–––
HT 216.8%5.94–––
6

The selection

Model pickUnder 3.5 goals
Probability63.3%
Fair odds1.58
Best odds1.67
EV per unit+5.7%

EV = 0.633 × 1.67 − 1 = +0.057 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.086 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricSutherland SharksCanberra FC
SequenceDLWLDLWLLDLW
Matches66
W-D-L1-2-32-1-3
Points per match0.831.17
Goals for / match0.830.67
Goals against / match1.001.50
Over 2.533%33%
BTTS50%33%
Clean sheets33%17%
Failed to score33%50%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Sutherland Sharks at 62%: ratings and home advantage combine into a clear edge. Standings: Sutherland Sharks 3rd on 4, Canberra FC 4th on 4.

Form

Sequence for Sutherland Sharks: D L W L D L, so one victory in six. Latest: 0–0 away at South Melbourne. Only 0.8 goals a match in that spell.

Canberra FC, last six: W L L D L W – two wins in total. Latest: 2–1 at home to Sydney United. Only 0.7 goals a match in that spell.

Head to head

Last meeting (Oct 2026): Canberra FC 0–2 Sutherland Sharks. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Sutherland Sharks 1.83 · Canberra FC 0.90 · total 2.72. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 58%, BTTS 61%.

Model selection

Model selection: Under 3.5 goals, probability 63%, odds 1.67 v fair 1.58. Most probable score: Sutherland Sharks 1–0 Canberra FC. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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  • 24 Oct 2026Canberra FC0–2Sutherland Sharks

Australian Championship table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1South Melbourne4400+510
2Sydney United420206
3Sutherland Sharks4103-14
4Canberra FC4103-44
1Wests APIA5401+813
2Broadmeadow Magic4301+28
3Avondale4202-25
4Adelaide City5005-81
1Bayswater City4301+510
2Oakleigh Cannons5302+310
3Marconi Stallions5203-44
4Sydney Olympic4103-43
1Preston Lions5302+210
2Lions5302+29
3Wollongong Wolves420205
4South Hobart4103-43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra FC?

The Model pick is Under 3.5 goals with a model probability of 63, priced around 1.67 by the bookmakers.

What are the Sutherland Sharks v Canberra FC probabilities?

Sutherland Sharks win 62%, draw 17%, Canberra FC win 21%.

What is the most probable score for Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra FC?

Sutherland Sharks 1–0 Canberra FC is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra FC?

Sutherland Sharks 1.83, Canberra FC 0.90 – over 2.5 at 58%, BTTS at 61%.

What time is Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra FC?

Sunday 15 November 2026, 05:00 WAT, at Seymour Shaw Park – Australian Championship.