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South Melbourne

South Melbourne

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2 - 1
HT: 2 - 1
Sunday 6 September
Heidelberg Utd

Heidelberg Utd

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South MelbourneTimelineHeidelberg Utd
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20'

Top stats

47%Ball possession53%
8Total shots9
4Shots on target3
6Corner kicks6

Shots

8Total shots9
4Shots on target3
4Shots off target6

Attack

6Corner kicks6
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AI Prediction
verified Medium Confidence
12.06
X3.43
22.99

Recommended Bet

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Away Win
Odds: 3.00Stake: Medium (5/10)
52
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 35% on target vs Away 38% on target
Standings: Home GD +3 (41pts) vs Away GD +8 (40pts)
Sofascore Stats: Away superiority - Best: Attack (+11), Defense (+10)

donut_small Win Probabilities

36%
26%
38%
South Melbourne
Draw
Heidelberg Utd
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Value Comparison

OutcomeMarket OddsTrue Odds (AI)Value
Over 2.5 Goals1.581.75-10.0%
Under 2.5 Goals2.122.32-8.8%
Home Win2.052.78-26.2%
Draw3.303.87-14.7%
Away Win3.002.62+14.5%
BTTS - Yes2.201.82+21.1%
BTTS - No1.612.22-27.6%

Fair Odds remove the bookmaker margin. Value is raw EV vs market odds; hover a badge for the edge vs fair odds.

Match Preview

The Heidelberg United-South Melbourne rivalry returns to Lakeside Stadium in the NPL Victoria on 2026-09-06 GMT.

South Melbourne sit 4th in the table with 41 points, closely pursued by Heidelberg United in 5th place on 40 points, as both sides look to climb higher in the standings.

This season, South Melbourne have endured difficulties at home with a 62 percent home loss rate, while Heidelberg United have finished three of their last six away fixtures in draws.

In the head to head record across all leagues, South Melbourne have lost four of the last six clashes against Heidelberg United, which suggests a challenging fixture ahead for the hosts.

Our algorithm forecasts Heidelberg United to claim a 2-1 away victory in this derby.

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 26 matches
South MelbournevsHeidelberg Utd
1.50Goals / Match1.62
1.38Conceded / Match1.31
10Clean Sheets7
51.5%Possession %54.2%
75.4%Pass Accuracy %79.8%

radarTeam Profile

South Melbourne
Heidelberg Utd
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
sports_soccer
34Attack45
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58Defense48
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51Possession62
gps_fixed
42Efficiency36
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29Creativity32
gavel
61Discipline74

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

39Goals Scored42
36Goals Conceded34
10Clean Sheets7
1Penalty Goals3

gps_fixedShooting

351Total Shots438

swap_horizPassing & Possession

51.5%Avg Possession54.2%
9,557Total Passes10,946
75.4%Pass Accuracy79.8%

shieldDefending

1,043Interceptions900
97Saves68
48.9%Duels Won48.5%

gavelDiscipline

281Fouls210
43Yellow Cards38
47Offsides40

analyticsOther

140Corners175
346Successful Dribbles401

League Standings Context

For South Melbourne

PosTeamPWDLPts
3Avondale FC26152947
4South Melbourne261321141
5Heidelberg United26117840

For Heidelberg Utd

PosTeamPWDLPts
4South Melbourne261321141
5Heidelberg United26117840
6Preston Lions26156539

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

64.6/ 91.3
Dangerous Attacks
72.4/ 92.4
35.0%
Shots on Target
38.0%
12.3
Total Shots
15.6
52.0%
Possession
55.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.6
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2

Head-to-Head Summary

1
South Melbourne Wins
17%
1
Draws
17%
4
Heidelberg Utd Wins
67%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketSouth MelbourneHeidelberg Utd
Over 1.5 Goals
83%24/29
69%20/29
Over 2.5 Goals
69%20/29
59%17/29
Both Teams to Score
45%13/29
55%16/29
* Based on last 29 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: South Melbourne

AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 2
Heidelberg United
AuC
South Melbourne
3 - 3
Fremantle City
AuV
South Melbourne
2 - 0
St Albans Saints
AuC
South Melbourne
2 - 1
Adelaide United
AuV
South Melbourne
0 - 0
Preston Lions
AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 0
Thunder SC

Home Games: South Melbourne

AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 2
Heidelberg United
AuC
South Melbourne
3 - 3
Fremantle City
AuV
South Melbourne
2 - 0
St Albans Saints
AuC
South Melbourne
2 - 1
Adelaide United
AuV
South Melbourne
0 - 0
Preston Lions
AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 0
Thunder SC

Last 6: Heidelberg Utd

AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 2
Heidelberg United
AuC
North Sunshine Eagles
0 - 0
Heidelberg United
AuV
Avondale FC
2 - 1
Heidelberg United
AuC
Cumberland Utd
0 - 3
Heidelberg United
AuV
Altona Magic SC
0 - 0
Heidelberg United
AuV
Melbourne City II
2 - 2
Heidelberg United

Away Games: Heidelberg Utd

AuV
South Melbourne
1 - 2
Heidelberg United
AuC
North Sunshine Eagles
0 - 0
Heidelberg United
AuV
Avondale FC
2 - 1
Heidelberg United
AuC
Cumberland Utd
0 - 3
Heidelberg United
AuV
Altona Magic SC
0 - 0
Heidelberg United
AuV
Melbourne City II
2 - 2
Heidelberg United

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