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Essendon Royals vs Bayside Argonauts
Australia
Victoria Premier League 2 
Match Events
30'
30'
Brennan A.
35'
35'
Cooper M.
41'
41'
Brennan A.
AI Match Summary
Bayside Argonauts in this Victoria Premier League 2 matchup, with the score ending 1-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Bayside Argonauts.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
27%
15%
58%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bayside Argonauts
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
58%
/ Medium Confidence
- Essendon Royals haven't matched Bayside Argonauts's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Bayside Argonauts's way, sitting at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Bayside Argonauts here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Essendon Royals Clean Sheet 15%
Bayside Argonauts Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Essendon Royals | Bayside Argonauts |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 16 | 17 |
| Draws | 3 | 5 |
| Losses | 9 | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 2.36 | 1.82 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.61 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 19, 2026 Victoria Premier League 2
Bayside Argonauts vs Essendon Royals
1:0
Jul 4, 2026 Victoria Premier League 2
Bayside Argonauts vs Essendon Royals
1:1
Mar 20, 2026 Victoria Premier League 2
Essendon Royals vs Bayside Argonauts
1:4
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Essendon Royals Compare
Top Goalscorer Clarke D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75
Bayside Argonauts Compare
Top Goalscorer Brennan A.
2 Goals Assists Leader Cooper M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Essendon Royals 27 / 100
Bayside Argonauts 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Essendon Royals Bayside Argonauts
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Bayside Argonauts Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Essendon Royals found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (28 games).
Defensive concern: Bayside Argonauts conceded in 64% of 28 recent games.
Games between these two average 2.67 goals.
Essendon Royals went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Essendon Royals VS Bayside Argonauts
2.25 Goals Scored 1.25
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 38%
75% Over 2.5 13%
75% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Essendon Royals
(Home) 19 Sept
Bayside Argonauts
1 : 0 Essendon Royals
11 Sept
Essendon Royals
3 : 2 Keilor Park
29 Aug
Moreland City
2 : 2 Essendon Royals
21 Aug
Essendon Royals
1 : 4 Keilor Park
14 Aug
Eastern Lions
1 : 3 Essendon Royals
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11 Sept
Essendon Royals
3 : 2 Keilor Park
21 Aug
Essendon Royals
1 : 4 Keilor Park
31 Jul
Essendon Royals
3 : 2 Altona City
24 Jul
Essendon Royals
4 : 2 Kingston City
10 Jul
Essendon Royals
3 : 2 Box Hill
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Bayside Argonauts
(Away) 19 Sept
Bayside Argonauts
1 : 0 Essendon Royals
12 Sept
Bayside Argonauts
3 : 2 Box Hill
29 Aug
Springvale
0 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
22 Aug
Bayside Argonauts
4 : 2 Goulburn Valley Suns
14 Aug
Nunawading City
0 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
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29 Aug
Springvale
0 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
14 Aug
Nunawading City
0 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
24 Jul
Keilor Park
0 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
17 Jul
Eastern Lions
1 : 1 Bayside Argonauts
19 Jun
Whittlesea United
3 : 4 Bayside Argonauts
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goulburn Valley Suns | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 60:35 | 57 |
| 2 | Malvern City | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 66:33 | 56 |
| 3 | Bayside Argonauts | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 47:32 | 50 |
| 4 | Essendon Royals | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 63:42 | 48 |
| 5 | Keilor Park | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 39:37 | 44 |
| 6 | Box Hill | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 37:32 | 40 |
| 7 | Whittlesea United | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 49:32 | 37 |
| 8 | Springvale | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 32:46 | 32 |
| 9 | Eastern Lions | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 43:43 | 30 |
| 10 | Kingston City | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 37:55 | 30 |
| 11 | Nunawading City | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 29:44 | 29 |
| 12 | Werribee City | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 37:50 | 24 |
| 13 | Altona City | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 25:44 | 17 |
| 14 | Moreland City | 26 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 34:73 | 14 |
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