Lindenwood Lions vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 10 Oct '25)

Grab your popcorn and prepare for some gridiron giggles as the NCAA showdown approaches as fast as a caffeinated cheetah! Set your alarms, adjust your spectacles, and mark your calendars: this unmissable match will take place on Friday, 10th October '25, and kicks off at, well, a time that prefers to remain mysterious. Perhaps it's a surprise party?

When it comes to these two teams meeting on the battlefield, it's an affair of feline ferocity. The last three skirmishes saw the SIU Edwardsville Cougars claw their way to victory twice, while Lindenwood Lions managed to nickname themselves the “Lion Win” once. Their last encounter ended with the Lions sneakily bagging a 2-0 win as the away team. Oh, the Cougars weren’t purring happily that day, that’s for sure!

In the epic tale of attempts anew, the spotlight is shiny and bright on M. Landais, king of goals for Lindenwood Lions by a margin of three - he might just roar his way to superstardom. Meanwhile, SIU’s W. Gibson, the assist maestro, is dazzling with his solitary assist. Keep an eye on these two; they're the binoculars of brilliance on the field.

For those of you who religiously follow player ratings like they’re a new religion, Lindenwood Lions boasts the praiseworthy Matteo Landais at 7.74, Leandro Dos Santos Haesler at 7.43, and the undoubtedly closson Quinn Closson at 7.42. Not to be outshone, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars present their top trio: Evan Howard with 7.41, Carles Zomeno at a numerically neat 7.2, and Noah Scheidweiler waltzing in with 6.98. Get your dexterity numbers spatulas ready!

In the ball-hog game, possession percentages reveal the teams are practically twins. Lindenwood Lions cling onto the ball for 46.5% of the match time, narrowly whiskered by the Cougars at 46.8%, both determined to not resemble the fleeting apple in a game of bobbing. Meanwhile, eager corner counters, rejoice! Lindenwood Lions notch up an average of 3.13 corners per game, yet the Cougars out-corner the competition, averaging 6 corners per spectacle.

Turn your focus to the card counter in this game of discipline bingo. Lindenwood Lions' proud parade features 8 yellow cards - they must love lemons - while SIU Edwardsville Cougars has a more modest collection of 3 yellow cards. Alas, neither team has dared to foray into the scarlet sights of red cards. And with nary a penalty goal conceded, goalkeepers are spared the spitting fury of fretting fans.

As the glowing crystal balls reveal the pathways to victory, the Lindenwood Lions emerge as the slightly more lovable feline champions due to their recent victory glow, but never underestimate the potential surprise pounce from the SIU Edwardsville Cougars. Gather your friends, make your bets (if you're of legally bet-worthy age), and may the best cat win this thrilling tale of tails!