Melbourne C. U21 vs Bentleigh Greens Prediction 22 August 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Melbourne City U21 and Bentleigh Greens. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 05:00 22 August. The tournament match will take place at the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex stadium in the city of Cheltenham. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 08 May 2026 and ended with a score of 0:7. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Bentleigh Greens):
- ball possession percentage: 30% vs 70%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Melbourne City U21 and Bentleigh Greens:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 11 against 3;
- average total goals in the match - 2.8.
Head-to-head statistics Melbourne C. U21 - Bentleigh Greens

Melbourne City U21 Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 19 August 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Preston Lions, away team - Melbourne City U21). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here's the game statistics (Melbourne City U21 vs Preston Lions):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
- 8 wins,
- 10 losses,
- 6 draws.
📈Currently, Melbourne City U21 stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 33% and a loss percentage of 42%.
⚽️Melbourne City U21 has scored a total of 39 goals. On the defensive end, Melbourne City U21 has allowed 34 goals over the season.
Match Results: Melbourne City U21

Bentleigh Greens Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 14 August 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Albans Saints, away - Bentleigh Greens). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Bentleigh Greens vs Albans Saints):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
- 5 wins,
- 13 losses,
- 6 draws.
📈Currently, Bentleigh Greens stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 21% and a loss percentage of 54%.
⚽Bentleigh Greens has scored a total of 21 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 47 goals over the season.
Match Results: Bentleigh Greens
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Melbourne City U21 (Home) vs Bentleigh Greens (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 3 (27.27%) vs 1 (9.09%);
- Number of losses: 3 (27.27%) vs 7 (63.64%);
- Number of draws: 5 (45.45%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.64 vs 1.36;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.73 vs 1.18.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 0;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.6).
- Bentleigh Greens conceded in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 games.
- Bentleigh Greens conceded in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 games (NPL, Victoria).
- Bentleigh Greens conceded in the 1st half in last 7 away games (NPL, Victoria).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Melbourne City U21 vs Bentleigh Greens
- matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- wins: 8 vs 5;
- win percentage: 33% vs 21%;
- losses: 10 vs 13;
- draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 7 vs 7;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.2, the guests - 0.6;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Melbourne City U21 vs Bentleigh Greens
- average total in the tournament: 3.04 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1.63 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.04 vs 0.46;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.42;
- Melbourne City U21: average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Bentleigh Greens: average total away in the tournament - 0.36;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 0.6 (away - 0.4).
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Melbourne City U21.
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games.
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (NPL, Victoria).
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 away games.
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 away games (NPL, Victoria).
Prediction on corners
Melbourne City U21: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.46; at home field - 3.91;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 2.5.
Bentleigh Greens: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.58, away - 4.55;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Melbourne City U21 vs Bentleigh Greens
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Melbourne City U21 at home - 5 (45%);
- number of BTTS matches for Bentleigh Greens away - 2 (18%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Melbourne City U21 at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Bentleigh Greens away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/168, 11.9%);
- Melbourne City U21 at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Bentleigh Greens away most often play: 1:0 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.76% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 9.45% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 8.76% (odds 7)
Editorial Prediction
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Melbourne City U21.
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 away games.
- Bentleigh Greens have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 away games (NPL, Victoria).