Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.40
National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
10:00 WAT, Saturday 2 May: National Defense v Life Sihanoukville in the C League, played at RCAF Old Stadium. In the table, National Defense are 11th, in the drop zone, on 0 points after 6 matches; Life Sihanoukville are 6th (upper half) with 8.
Current form
National Defense, last 5: WLDLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Life Sihanoukville, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Visakha, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Life Sihanoukville 3–1 National Defense.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give National Defense 1.2 xG, Life Sihanoukville 2.3 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 67% for three or more goals, 52% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – National Defense 22%, draw 22%, Life Sihanoukville 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Life Sihanoukville to win (57%, odds 1.91 – longer than our fair 1.77, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: National Defense 1–2 Life Sihanoukville. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
National Defense22%fair 4.60 · @3.10
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @3.65
Life Sihanoukville57%fair 1.77 · @1.91
3.47Expected goals
1.21National Defense xG
2.26Life Sihanoukville xG
52%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
1–18%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
0–36%
From our goals model: National Defense 1.2 – 2.3 Life Sihanoukville expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
Our pick is Life Sihanoukville to win with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
On our numbers National Defense have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Life Sihanoukville 57%.
How many goals will there be in National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
Our predicted score is National Defense 1–2 Life Sihanoukville, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville?
National Defense vs Life Sihanoukville (C League) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at RCAF Old Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
