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South Melbourne vs Heidelberg Utd - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
NPL Victoria Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne 
Match Events
3'
3'
Juach B.
(Penalty)
15'
15'
Bramwell C.
20'
20'
Juach B.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. This leg finished 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
15%
34%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: South Melbourne
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
51%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to South Melbourne lately — more wins on the board than Heidelberg Utd.
- 51% — that's where the model lands on South Melbourne taking it.
- South Melbourne have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor South Melbourne, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
- 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 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
South Melbourne Clean Sheet 18%
Heidelberg Utd Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Melbourne | Heidelberg Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 38 | 31 |
| Wins | 24 | 13 |
| Draws | 3 | 7 |
| Losses | 11 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.87 | 1.55 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.29 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 6, 2026 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Heidelberg Utd
2:1
Aug 23, 2026 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Heidelberg Utd
1:2
May 8, 2026 NPL Victoria
Heidelberg Utd vs South Melbourne
4:0
Nov 29, 2025 Australian Championship
South Melbourne vs Heidelberg Utd
1:0
Jul 26, 2025 NPL Victoria
Heidelberg Utd vs South Melbourne
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
South Melbourne Compare
Top Goalscorer Juach B.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Heidelberg Utd Compare
Top Goalscorer Bramwell C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
South Melbourne 49 / 100
Heidelberg Utd 22 / 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 Heidelberg Utd
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 found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (38 games).
Heidelberg Utd let in goals in 71% of their last 31 matches.
H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.
Solid form: South Melbourne remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
South Melbourne VS Heidelberg Utd
2 Goals Scored 1.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
South Melbourne
(Home) 10 Oct
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Melbourne Victory
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
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10 Oct
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Melbourne Victory
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
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Heidelberg Utd
(Away) 06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
29 Aug
Heidelberg Utd
2 : 0 Bentleigh Greens
23 Aug
South Melbourne
1 : 2 Heidelberg Utd
15 Aug
Heidelberg Utd
4 : 5 Hume City
12 Aug
North Sunshine Eagles
1 : 0 Heidelberg Utd
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06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
23 Aug
South Melbourne
1 : 2 Heidelberg Utd
12 Aug
North Sunshine Eagles
1 : 0 Heidelberg Utd
01 Aug
Avondale FC
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
21 Jul
Cumberland United
0 : 3 Heidelberg Utd
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
Quarter-finals
Oakleigh Cannons -
TBD -
South Melbourne 2
Heidelberg Utd 1
Hume City -
TBD -
Avondale FC 2
Preston Lions 0
Semi-finals
Oakleigh Cannons 2
South Melbourne 1
Hume City 2
Avondale FC 3
Final
Oakleigh Cannons 0
Avondale FC 1
