Our Dandenong Thunder vs South Melbourne Prediction: 2-1
Dandenong Thunder vs South Melbourne in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Dandenong Thunder vs South Melbourne 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
Dandenong Thunder's Last Match – Hume City vs Dandenong Thunder
Dandenong Thunder must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against Hume City on March 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Dandenong Thunder recorded 53% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hume City | 47% | 0 (10) | - | 52 |
Dandenong Thunder | 53% | 0 (3) | - | 66 |
South Melbourne's Last Match – Solomon Kings FC vs South Melbourne
South Melbourne will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 OFC Pro League draw against Solomon Kings FC on March 19. In that match, South Melbourne saw 45% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon Kings FC | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 62 |
South Melbourne | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 54 |
Dandenong Thunder vs South Melbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Dandenong Thunder | South Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dandenong Thunder are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while South Melbourne average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Dandenong Thunder 16-13
South Melbourne 18-8
What are the odds for this match?
Dandenong Thunder to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.7
South Melbourne to win: @2.05



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