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Queensland Lions FC vs North Sunshine Eagles Australia Cup Tips & Prediction - Lions to qualify for semi-finals

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Mon. 24 Aug. 2026 06:09

Andrew Hendrie 24 Aug. 2026

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Queensland Lions FC vs North Sunshine Eagles predictions for Tuesday's Australia Cup QF
Eagles second-bottom in NPL Vic 2, set to be outclassed by QLD NPL league leaders
Lions have already knocked out two A-League sides in Perth & Melbourne City
The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.30pm AEST on Tuesday August 25

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Queensland Lions FC vs North Sunshine Eagles Australia Cup Tips & Prediction

Queensland Lions have home ground advantage and are tipped to end the run of NPL 2 Victoria side North Sunshine Eagles by winning this Australia Cup quarter-final showdown to nil on Tuesday night at Luxury Paints Stadium.

Queensland Lions FC vs North Sunshine Eagles Australia Cup Tips & Prediction
Queensland Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles Stats & Trends
Queensland Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles Head To Head
Queensland Lions Form Analysis
Queensland Lions Team News
North Sunshine Eagles Form Analysis
North Sunshine Eagles Team News

It's a fantastic opportunity for both clubs to make a historic Australia Cup semi-final - and to progress to the final too, with the winner to face either South Melbourne or Preston Lions.

But for me, the Queensland Lions are deserved heavy favourites here.

The Lions topped the NPL Queensland ladder at the end of the regular season and are coming off a brilliant 2-0 win over Melbourne City in the R16.

Meanwhile, the Eagles knocked out last season's finalists Heidelberg United, but luck was on their side - they saved a penalty with 10 minutes of normal time remaining before coming out on top in the shootout.

The Lions were extremely impressive in their win over City and oozed quality throughout, while the Eagles couldn't score in 120 minutes against Heidelberg and are languishing near the bottom of the NPL Victoria 2 ladder.

With this in mind, the Lions are backed to win this game to nil, while there's a bit of value in Under 2.5 goals at plus money too.

Queensland Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles Stats & Trends

Lions have won 14 of their last 15 games in all comps
Six of the Lions' last eight wins have been to nil
Lions have seen Under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven games
Eagles have seen Under 2.5 goals in five of their last six games

Queensland Lions vs North Sunshine Eagles Head To Head

This will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams.

Queensland Lions Form Analysis

The Lions finished the NPL Queensland top of the table with 17 wins from their 22 league games, eight points clear of second-placed Peninsula.

But more importantly, the Lions are enjoying a tremendous run in the Australia Cup, advancing into the quarter-finals by knocking out a pair of A-League teams.

The Lions edged out Perth Glory on penalties before producing a superb performance to beat Melbourne City 2-0 in the R16. The Lions went ahead via an own goal from James Nieuwenhuizen before Mitchell Hore doubled their advantage.

Queensland Lions Team News

Possible Lions Starting XI: Jacson Riley, Tommy Jarrad, Cher Deng, Zane North, Jackson Hart-Phillips, Rahmat Akbari, Shaun Carlos, Eremugo Debele, Blair Ponting, Luke Broderick, Mitchell Hore

North Sunshine Eagles Form Analysis

Despite struggling in the NPL Victoria 2, the Eagles have put together a superb run in the Australia Cup to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

After edging out FK Beograd 3-2 in the R32, the Eagles stunned 2025 finalists Heidelberg United in the R16, advancing on penalties.

Goalkeeper Rory Brian was the hero for the Eagles, saving a penalty in the 80th minute before producing two more stops in the ensuing shootout.

However, it's been a poor season in the league for the Eagles - they currently sit in second-last spot on the ladder, winning just five of their 24 games - although one of those came in a 2-0 triumph over Brunswick City this past weekend.

North Sunshine Eagles Team News

Possible Eagles Starting XI: Yaren Izzet Sozer, Kayne Razmovski, Tass Mourdoukoutas, Benjamin Collins, Marcus Humbert, Christian Theoharous, Anthony Theodoropoulos, Alec Lesiotis, Mason Bisetto, Nicholas Duarte, Asahi Yokokawa

Verdict

Queensland Lions FC v North Sunshine Eagles

The Lions are the superior side & tipped to win this quarter-final to nil.

Lions FC

Win To Nil

$2.20 - 2 Units

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