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South Melbourne vs Altona Magic - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
NPL Victoria Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne 
Match Events
10'
10'
Painter-Andrews J.
22'
22'
Swibel J.
38'
38'
Diaz Lopez J.
Own Goal
AI Match Summary
The NPL Victoria game between South Melbourne and Altona Magic finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Altona Magic.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
20%
29%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: South Melbourne
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
51%
/ Medium Confidence
- Altona Magic haven't matched South Melbourne's recent run of results.
- 51% — that's where the model lands on South Melbourne taking it.
- 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%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 96%
Over 1.5 Goals 85.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
South Melbourne Clean Sheet 20%
Altona Magic Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Melbourne | Altona Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 30 |
| Wins | 20 | 9 |
| Draws | 3 | 7 |
| Losses | 10 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 2.03 | 1.23 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 0.78 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jun 7, 2026 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Altona Magic
2:3
Feb 28, 2026 NPL Victoria
Altona Magic vs South Melbourne
1:2
Jul 19, 2025 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Altona Magic
2:0
Apr 5, 2025 NPL Victoria
Altona Magic vs South Melbourne
0:0
Jun 21, 2024 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Altona Magic
4:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
South Melbourne Compare
Top Goalscorer Painter-Andrews J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Swibel J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75
Altona Magic Compare
Top Goalscorer McCloskey O.
1 Goals Assists Leader Mabok J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.71
Avg xA / game 0.43
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
South Melbourne 58 / 100
Altona Magic 18 / 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
South Melbourne Altona Magic
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick South Melbourne Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
South Melbourne's goal record stands at 85% scoring rate across 33 recent games.
Defensive concern: Altona Magic conceded in 80% of 30 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.
South Melbourne has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
South Melbourne VS Altona Magic
2 Goals Scored 0.67
0.88 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 83%
63% Over 2.5 0%
13% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
South Melbourne
(Home) 15 Sept
South Melbourne
3 : 1 Queensland Lions
11 Sept
Oakleigh Cannons
2 : 1 South Melbourne
06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
29 Aug
George Cross
1 : 0 South Melbourne
26 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 2 South Melbourne
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15 Sept
South Melbourne
3 : 1 Queensland Lions
06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
23 Aug
South Melbourne
1 : 2 Heidelberg Utd
09 Aug
South Melbourne
4 : 3 Fremantle City
02 Aug
South Melbourne
2 : 0 St Albans
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Altona Magic
(Away) 29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
22 Aug
Altona Magic
0 : 2 Avondale FC
14 Aug
Dandenong City SC
2 : 0 Altona Magic
01 Aug
Altona Magic
1 : 1 George Cross
25 Jul
Dandenong Thunder
0 : 2 Altona Magic
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29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
14 Aug
Dandenong City SC
2 : 0 Altona Magic
25 Jul
Dandenong Thunder
0 : 2 Altona Magic
10 Jul
Green Gully
1 : 3 Altona Magic
26 Jun
Bentleigh Greens
0 : 1 Altona Magic
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakleigh Cannons | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 56:24 | 54 |
| 2 | Hume City | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 51:36 | 49 |
| 3 | Avondale FC | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 65:34 | 47 |
| 4 | South Melbourne | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 39:36 | 41 |
| 5 | Heidelberg Utd | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42:34 | 40 |
| 6 | Preston Lions | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41:19 | 39 |
| 7 | George Cross | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 35:34 | 38 |
| 8 | St Albans | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36:43 | 34 |
| 9 | Dandenong City SC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35:31 | 33 |
| 10 | Melbourne City U21 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 42:42 | 30 |
| 11 | Altona Magic | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28:42 | 28 |
| 12 | Bentleigh Greens | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:51 | 24 |
| 13 | Green Gully | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 23:52 | 18 |
| 14 | Dandenong Thunder | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23:65 | 15 |
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