The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Newcastle North Stars at 1.77 — an implied 53% chance. Canberra Brave upset it.

• Newcastle North Stars: opened 1.69, closed 1.77 (53%)
• Canberra Brave: opened 2.09, closed 1.99 (47%)

Half-time: Canberra Brave 5 - 2 Newcastle North Stars.

Canberra Brave — recent form

• 2026-08-09Melbourne Ice 2-5 Canberra Brave
• 2026-08-02Central Coast Rhinos 3-6 Canberra Brave
• 2026-08-01Canberra Brave 6-3 Central Coast Rhinos
• 2026-07-26Sydney Ice Dogs 3-5 Canberra Brave
• 2026-07-05Sydney Bears 3-7 Canberra Brave

Newcastle North Stars — recent form

• 2026-08-09Sydney Ice Dogs 3-4 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-08-02Perth Thunder 3-4 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-07-25Newcastle North Stars 8-3 Perth Thunder
• 2026-07-04Melbourne Mustangs 6-5 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-06-28Newcastle North Stars 4-2 Melbourne Mustangs