The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Sydney Bears at 1.75 — an implied 53% chance. Newcastle North Stars upset it.

• Newcastle North Stars: opened 3.05, closed 2.00 (47%)
• Sydney Bears: opened 1.35, closed 1.75 (53%)

Half-time: Newcastle North Stars 3 - 5 Sydney Bears.

Newcastle North Stars — recent form

• 2026-08-22Newcastle North Stars 3-2 Central Coast Rhinos
• 2026-08-16Perth Thunder 3-6 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-08-15Canberra Brave 6-3 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-08-09Sydney Ice Dogs 3-4 Newcastle North Stars
• 2026-08-02Perth Thunder 3-4 Newcastle North Stars

Sydney Bears — recent form

• 2026-08-15Perth Thunder 5-10 Sydney Bears
• 2026-08-09Central Coast Rhinos 2-4 Sydney Bears
• 2026-08-02Sydney Bears 6-2 Melbourne Ice
• 2026-07-25Sydney Ice Dogs 5-3 Sydney Bears