Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs LIU Sharks: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 12 Oct '25)

The NCAA showdown promises excitement as it unfolds on Sunday, 12th October '25, bringing Fairleigh Dickinson Knights face-to-face with LIU Sharks. As you dive into their past encounters, Fairleigh Dickinson Knights have not managed to taste victory against LIU Sharks in their last three meetings. LIU Sharks have clinched all three victories, leaving no room for draws. Even their last clash on Sunday, 17th November '24, saw LIU Sharks assert dominance with a 0-0 victory on enemy turf.

Should we anticipate an upset from the Knights now? They storm into this match on the high of a commanding 4-0 win over Chicago State Cougars. In stark contrast, LIU Sharks' recent encounter saw them edged out 3-4 by Saint Francis Red Flash, casting doubt on their momentum. Hence, Fairleigh Dickinson Knights might seem poised for revenge. But can they muzzle LIU Sharks? Let's scrutinize player performances for answers.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights' L. Ayaz is indispensable, emerging as their top scorer this season with two goals. But can LIU Sharks' key assist man, F. Chiappo, weave his magic again with his two assists? His contribution could very well be the tipping point. An interesting question is posed with the team stats: Which side grips the ball tighter? Fairleigh Dickinson Knights boast a significant possession percentage of 67.3%, while LIU Sharks linger at 43.1%.

Player ratings further enrich the narrative. For Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, Noah Reuscher shines with a 7.5 rating, closely followed by Luke Ayaz at 7.15 and Arnau Rabassa Guillamon at 7.13. On the opposite end, LIU Sharks' Niklas Thanhofer heads the list with 7.49, shadowed by Alex Bobocea's 7.2 and Andrew Marotta's 7.18. What's more, corner averages present compelling evidence: LIU Sharks average five corners per match, starkly outclassing the Knights' meager 0.5 corners. Discipline seems evenly matched, with Fairleigh Dickinson Knights collecting three yellow cards and LIU Sharks with one, neither ceding any red cards or penalties.

When dissecting these stats, one finds that LIU Sharks may possibly leverage their past victories and stronger corner stats to steer ahead, while Fairleigh Dickinson Knights' heightened possession could be their key to unlock victory. The question bubbles up: Will form triumph over past results? The odds hint heavily towards a Fairleigh Dickinson Knights triumph, provided they harness their form effectively. As always, current dynamics are crucial in predicting the match outcome with precision.