Holland Park Hawks and Brisbane Strikers meet on Saturday, Aug 15 at 8:15 AM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Queensland Premier League. Just 1 point separate them in the standings.

Holland Park Hawks come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Brisbane Strikers, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Holland Park Hawks face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Brisbane Strikers have won 3 of 3 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Holland Park Hawks won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.3 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Holland Park Hawks a slight edge, but Brisbane Strikers are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.