Our St Albans Saints vs South Melbourne Prediction: 1-3
St Albans Saints vs South Melbourne in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. We predict a 1-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This St Albans Saints 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
St Albans Saints's Last Match – St Albans Saints vs Avondale
St Albans Saints must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against Avondale on April 10. In that match, St Albans Saints recorded 62% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Albans Saints | 62% | 0 (4) | - | 90 |
Avondale | 38% | 0 (6) | - | 58 |
South Melbourne's Last Match – Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
South Melbourne will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria success over Preston Lions on April 11. In that match, South Melbourne had 50% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 85 |
South Melbourne | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 103 |
St Albans Saints vs South Melbourne Stats
Key Stats
| St Albans Saints | South Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.66 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Albans Saints are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while South Melbourne average 2.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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