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Nunawading City vs Essendon Royals

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Victoria Premier League 2
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Match Events

12' Event
Markovski J.
41' Event
Edgar S.
(Penalty)
73' Event
Edgar S.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

Nunawading City in this Victoria Premier League 2 matchup, with the score ending 3-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Nunawading City.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Nunawading City
20%
Draws
51%
Essendon Royals
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Essendon Royals

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Essendon Royals lately — more wins on the board than Nunawading City.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Essendon Royals taking it.
  • Regular Victoria Premier League 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Nunawading City Clean Sheet 10%
Essendon Royals Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nunawading City Essendon Royals
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 10 16
Draws 6 3
Losses 14 9
Goals Scored 1.43 2.36
Goals Conceded 1.57 1.61
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 22, 2026 Victoria Premier League 2
Essendon Royals vs Nunawading City
5:1
Feb 13, 2026 Victoria Premier League 2
Nunawading City vs Essendon Royals
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nunawading City Compare

Top Goalscorer Abboud C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Essendon Royals Compare

Top Goalscorer Markovski J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Talevski J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.05
Avg xA / game 1.25

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Nunawading City 26 / 100
Essendon Royals 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Nunawading City Essendon Royals

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Essendon Royals 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's defensive record shows goals conceded in 89% of 28 matches.

Historical meetings average 5.50 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Nunawading City scored in 60% of their last 30 outings.

Solid form: Nunawading City remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Nunawading City VS Essendon Royals
1.13 Goals Scored 2.38
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.88
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Nunawading City

(Home)
29 Aug
Whittlesea United
2 : 2
Nunawading City
25 Aug
Moreland City
2 : 6
Nunawading City
21 Aug
Box Hill
1 : 0
Nunawading City
14 Aug
Nunawading City
0 : 1
Bayside Argonauts
01 Aug
Werribee City
4 : 0
Nunawading City
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Essendon Royals

(Away)
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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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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