South Melbourne vs Albans Saints Prediction 2 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams South Melbourne and Albans Saints are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 05:30. The tournament match NPL, Victoria will take place in the city of South Melbourne at the Lakeside Stadium stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team South Melbourne being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 24 April 2026 and ended with a score of 0:4. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Albans Saints):

    • ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams South Melbourne and Albans Saints:

    • played 12 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 37 against 9;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.83.

    Head-to-head statistics South Melbourne - Albans Saints

    83%
    10 Wins
    8%
    1 Draw
    8%
    1 Win
    Total games
    12
    Total Goals Avg
    3.83
    Both teams scored
    42%
    3.08
    Total average
    0.75
    0.08
    Yellow cards
    0.08
    Last matches
    24.04.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    2
    3
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    1
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    4
    0
    1
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    3
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    1
    1
    06.06.25
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    5
    5
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    4
    2
    2
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    4
    03.03.25
    NPL, Victoria
    South Melbourne FC
    South Melbourne FC
    St Albans Saints
    St Albans Saints
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    5
    4
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    4
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    5
    1
    18.08.24
    NPL, Victoria
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
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    -
    -
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12.05.24
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    South Melbourne Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 30 July 2026 as part of the FFA Cup tournament (home team - South Melbourne, away team - Adelaide United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (South Melbourne vs Adelaide United):

    • ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 0;
    • fouls: 10 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team South Melbourne has engaged in 22 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, South Melbourne stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 41%.

    ⚽️South Melbourne has scored a total of 33 goals. On the defensive end, South Melbourne has allowed 33 goals over the season.

    Match Results: South Melbourne

    Last matches
    30.07.26
    FFA Cup
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
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    10
    10
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    10
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    24.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Oakleigh Cannons
    Oakleigh Cannons
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    -
    1
    6
    10
    11
    1
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    2
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    18.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
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    9
    10
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    10.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    7
    6
    7
    9
    1
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    6
    7
    9
    1
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    W
    05.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
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    9
    2
    13
    10
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    Albans Saints Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 24 July 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Albans Saints, away - Hume City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.

    Here are the match stats (Albans Saints vs Hume City):

    • ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
    • fouls: 12 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Albans Saints has engaged in 22 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Albans Saints stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 32% and a loss percentage of 41%.

    ⚽Albans Saints has scored a total of 27 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 39 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Albans Saints

    Last matches
    24.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    Hume City
    Hume City
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    12
    10
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    18.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Avondale
    Avondale
    1
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
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    7
    9
    11
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    12.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    Caroline Springs George Cross
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    5
    12
    7
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    03.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Heidelberg United
    Heidelberg United
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
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    26.06.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    First Half Statistics: South Melbourne (Home) vs Albans Saints (Away)

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
    • Number of wins: 2 (18.18%) vs 4 (36.36%);
    • Number of losses: 5 (45.45%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • Number of draws: 4 (36.36%) vs 2 (18.18%);
    • Average total goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.73;
    • Average total goals conceded: 1 vs 1.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
    • Number of losses: 2 vs 5;
    • Number of draws: 5 vs 3;
    • Average first half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
    Trends
    • Albans Saints conceded in the 1st half in last 9 games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, South Melbourne to score goal (odds: 1.56)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 12;
    • home team wins - 10, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.

    Statistics: South Melbourne vs Albans Saints

    • matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
    • wins: 11 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 32%;
    • losses: 9 vs 9;
    • draws: 2 vs 6.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 2;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 5.
    Trends
    • Albans Saints won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (NPL, Victoria).
    • Albans Saints won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 away games.
    • Albans Saints won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games.
    • Albans Saints won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Albans Saints Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 3.08, the guests - 0.75;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.83;
    • both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.

    Statistics: South Melbourne vs Albans Saints

    • average total in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.23;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.64;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.59;
    • South Melbourne: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Albans Saints: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 South Melbourne games against Albans Saints (NPL, Victoria).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of last 16 South Melbourne home games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on corners

    South Melbourne: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.36; at home field - 5.64;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; at home field - 7.

    Albans Saints: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.68, away - 3.91;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; away - 5.6.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11,5)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    South Melbourne: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.64; at home - 2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; at home - 1.67.

    Albans Saints: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.73, away - 1.82;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.8.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (3,5)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 12;
    • both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 2 times.

    Statistics: South Melbourne vs Albans Saints

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 13;
    • number of BTTS matches for South Melbourne at home - 5 (45%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Albans Saints away - 7 (64%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
    • BTTS matches for South Melbourne at home - 3 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Albans Saints away - 5 (100%).
    Trends
    • Albans Saints have scored and conceded in last 7 away games.
    • Albans Saints have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.52)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/153, 11.8%);
    • South Melbourne at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (3/11, 27.3%);
    • Albans Saints away most often play: 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:1 , 2:2 (2/11, 18.2%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 10.26% (odds 6.68)
    2:1 - 9.9% (odds 6.53)
    1:0 - 8.81% (odds 7.51)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 South Melbourne games against Albans Saints (NPL, Victoria).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of last 16 South Melbourne home games.

    Our choice
    Total goals Over (2,5) at odds of -189*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (31 July 2026, 07:22)

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    Betting Tips: South Melbourne - Albans Saints

    Albans Saints have drawn:
    st-albans-saints-2in last 3 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    Draw
    Bovada
    +300
    South Melbourne have not lost:
    south-melbourne-fc-2st-albans-saints-2in 11 of last 12 games against Albans Saints (NPL, Victoria).
    South Melbourne will not lose
    -556
    South Melbourne have not won:
    south-melbourne-fc-2in 7 of last 8 home games (NPL, Victoria).
    Albans Saints have not lost:
    st-albans-saints-2in 8 of last 9 away games.
    st-albans-saints-2in 6 of last 7 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    Albans Saints will not lose
    +110
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    south-melbourne-fc-2st-albans-saints-2in last 6 South Melbourne games against Albans Saints (NPL, Victoria).
    south-melbourne-fc-2in 14 of last 16 South Melbourne home games.
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    -189
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    South Melbourne - Albans Saints Table position

    Victoria, NPL1 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Avondale
    Avondale
    22122857-3038
    5.
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    22112933-3335
    6.
    Heidelberg United
    Heidelberg United
    2297633-2634
    9.
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
    2276927-2927
    10.
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    2276927-3927
    11.
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    22751026-3626

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 16
    Conceded - 13
    +3
    -2
    14 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    2
    2
    Draws
    5
    3
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    16
    Scored
    14
    13
    Conceded
    16
    2.9
    Match goals average
    3
    1.6
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    6
    Both teams scored
    8
    56'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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