Kingborough Lions and Clarence Zebras meet today at 6:30 AM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the NPL Tasmania. Kingborough Lions hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Kingborough Lions come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Clarence Zebras travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Kingborough Lions here — they've won 9 of 10 previous meetings against Clarence Zebras. Their last encounter ended in Clarence Zebras won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Kingborough Lions look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Clarence Zebras will make it uncomfortable. Kingborough Lions to win.