South Melbourne and Melbourne City II face each other on Friday 05.01.2026, at 10:30 (UK Time), in a Victoria NPL 2026 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 Football Club and Melbourne City Football Club Youth, 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.
APWin predictions for South Melbourne vs Melbourne City II
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South Melbourne preview
South Melbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Victoria NPL: in 10 matches, South Melbourne Football Club secured 7 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Hellas's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
South Melbourne has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Victoria NPL, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, South Melbourne has conceded 11 goals in the Victoria NPL (an average of 1.1 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Melbourne City II preview
Melbourne City II comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Victoria NPL. They have secured 2 victories, 5 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
Melbourne City Football Club Youth's attack has been highly effective, scoring 15 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Victoria NPL, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
Young City's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 14 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: South Melbourne vs Melbourne City II
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
South Melbourne
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.54 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.92 | 1.28 |
Melbourne City II
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
0.6 |
| Home | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Away | L D W D |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 33% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.57 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.39 | 1.96 |
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