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South Melbourne vs George Cross

Australia Australia

NPL Victoria Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
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Match Events

2' Event
Filer M.
14' Event
Mazis L.
45' Event
Lofts L.

AI Match Summary

George Cross in this NPL Victoria matchup, with the score ending 0-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored George Cross.

Win Probability Meter

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

80%
South Melbourne
11%
Draws
9%
George Cross
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: South Melbourne

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • South Melbourne average 1.88 goals a game right now, well clear of George Cross's 1.25.
  • Win probability leans South Melbourne's way, sitting at 80%.
  • 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 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) 72.2%
South Melbourne Clean Sheet 16%
George Cross Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric South Melbourne George Cross
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 14 14
Draws 4 9
Losses 12 6
Goals Scored 1.88 1.25
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 18, 2026 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs George Cross
0:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

South Melbourne Compare

Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

George Cross Compare

Top Goalscorer Mazis L.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Filer M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

South Melbourne 75 / 100
George Cross 10 / 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
South Melbourne George Cross

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SOU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

South Melbourne found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).

George Cross's defensive record shows goals conceded in 69% of 29 matches.

South Melbourne has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

South Melbourne VS George Cross
1.88 Goals Scored 1.25
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

South Melbourne

(Home)
18 Jul
South Melbourne
0 : 0
Preston Lions
10 Jul
Dandenong City SC
0 : 2
South Melbourne
05 Jul
South Melbourne
1 : 0
Dandenong Thunder
28 Jun
South Melbourne
1 : 2
Green Gully
19 Jun
Bentleigh Greens
1 : 5
South Melbourne
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George Cross

(Away)
18 Jul
George Cross
1 : 0
Melbourne City U21
12 Jul
St Albans
2 : 2
George Cross
04 Jul
George Cross
1 : 1
Oakleigh Cannons
27 Jun
George Cross
0 : 2
Preston Lions
20 Jun
George Cross
3 : 2
Dandenong City SC
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Oakleigh Cannons21145244:1847
2Hume City21124540:2540
3Avondale FC21112854:2835
4Preston Lions20123530:1633
5Heidelberg Utd2196633:2633
6South Melbourne21102931:3232
7Melbourne City U212086637:2330
8George Cross2179528:2830
9St Albans2166924:3724
10Altona Magic21651024:3623
11Dandenong City SC2175927:2922
12Bentleigh Greens21541220:4519
13Dandenong Thunder21431423:4615
14Green Gully21341417:4313
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