Our South Melbourne vs Altona Magic Prediction: 2-1
South Melbourne vs Altona Magic in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This South Melbourne vs Altona Magic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
South Melbourne's Last Match – South Melbourne vs Altona Magic
South Melbourne will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Altona Magic, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, South Melbourne had 49% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Melbourne | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
 Altona Magic | 51% | 0 (1) | - | 125 |
Altona Magic's Last Match – South Melbourne vs Altona Magic
Altona Magic will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against South Melbourne on July 19. In that match, Altona Magic recorded 51% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
| Altona Magic | 51% | 0 (1) | - | 125 |
South Melbourne vs Altona Magic Stats
Key Stats
| South Melbourne | Altona Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Melbourne are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Altona Magic average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.