South Melbourne and Avondale face each other on Sunday 08.17.2025, at 08:00 (UK Time), in a Victoria NPL 2025 match. The game will take place at South Melbourne's home ground, the Lakeside Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between South Melbourne and Avondale, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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South Melbourne preview
South Melbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Victoria NPL: in 24 matches, South Melbourne secured 7 victories, 7 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game.
Taking a broader look at South Melbourne's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
South Melbourne has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 29 were scored in the Victoria NPL, resulting in an average of 1.21 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Maximilian Mikkola, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jack Painter-Andrews has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, South Melbourne has conceded 38 goals in the Victoria NPL (an average of 1.58 per game) and 73 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.62 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Avondale preview
Avondale comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Victoria NPL. They have secured 17 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.29 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 32 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Avondale's attack has been highly effective, scoring 114 goals during this period. Of that total, 59 were netted in the Victoria NPL, with an average of 2.46 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.53.
Avondale's offensive system is led by Stephen Zinni, the team's top scorer this season. The australian forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stefan Valentini. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.08 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 45 matches, averaging 1.11 per match.
Head to head: South Melbourne vs Avondale
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
South Melbourne
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W D W |
1.17 |
| Home | D W W L W |
1.33 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 42% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.33 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.58 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 8% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 33% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 4% | 8% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.61 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.43 | 1.68 |
Away Team
Avondale
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
2.29 |
| Home | W D D D W |
2.5 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.54 | 3.67 | 3.42 |
| Scored | 2.46 | 2.92 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 0.75 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 4% | 33% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 1.88 | 2.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.09 | 1.41 |
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