Our South Melbourne vs Avondale Prediction: 1-2
South Melbourne vs Avondale in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This South Melbourne vs Avondale 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 Auckland FC
South Melbourne will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 Australia Cup setback against Auckland FC on August 13. In that match, South Melbourne recorded 41% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Melbourne | 41% | 0 (3) | 0.53 | 27 |
Auckland FC | 59% | 0 (12) | 2.47 | 57 |
Avondale's Last Match – Avondale vs Apia L Tigers
Avondale will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Australia Cup triumph against Apia L Tigers on August 13. In that match, Avondale had 47% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avondale | 47% | 0 (4) | 2.01 | 54 |
Apia L Tigers | 53% | 0 (2) | 0.98 | 52 |
South Melbourne vs Avondale Stats
Key Stats
| South Melbourne | Avondale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Melbourne are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Avondale average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
South Melbourne 16-13
Avondale 19-10
What are the odds for this match?
South Melbourne to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.75
Avondale to win: @2.1