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Vanuatu United vs South Melbourne - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Australia & Oceania Australia & Oceania

OFC Pro League 2026
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Match Events

32' Event
Saniel A.
79' Event
Ingham O.

AI Match Summary

The OFC Pro League 2026 game between Vanuatu United and South Melbourne finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Vanuatu United.

Win Probability Meter

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

45%
Vanuatu United
15%
Draws
40%
South Melbourne
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Vanuatu United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and South Melbourne come out ahead of Vanuatu United on wins alone.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • 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%).
  • These two have met 3 times recently and South Melbourne have taken 2 of them.

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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Vanuatu United Clean Sheet 16%
South Melbourne Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Vanuatu United South Melbourne
Matches Played 21 36
Wins 8 21
Draws 5 4
Losses 8 11
Goals Scored 1.62 2.28
Goals Conceded 1.76 1.44
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 20, 2026 OFC Pro League
South Melbourne vs Vanuatu United
4:0
Mar 15, 2026 OFC Pro League
Vanuatu United vs South Melbourne
2:0
Feb 8, 2026 OFC Pro League
South Melbourne vs Vanuatu United
5:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Vanuatu United Compare

Top Goalscorer Saniel A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ingham O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

South Melbourne Compare

Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Vanuatu United 31 / 100
South Melbourne 28 / 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
Vanuatu United South Melbourne

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Vanuatu United found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (21 games).

Historical meetings average 4.33 goals per match.

South Melbourne has conceded goals in 78% of their last 36 outings.

Solid form: Vanuatu United remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Vanuatu United VS South Melbourne
2 Goals Scored 1.88
1 Goals Conceded 1
50% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Vanuatu United

(Home)
12 Sept
Vanuatu United
1 : 0
Central Coast
09 Sept
Vanuatu United
3 : 2
Central Coast
20 May
South Melbourne
4 : 0
Vanuatu United
17 May
Bula
1 : 2
Vanuatu United
13 May
Tahiti United
2 : 2
Vanuatu United
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South Melbourne

(Away)
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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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Auckland FC 2 14 10 2 2 26:10 32
2 South Melbourne 14 7 4 3 40:18 25
3 Bula 14 6 3 5 14:15 21
4 South Island United 14 5 5 4 24:26 20
5 Solomon Kings 14 5 3 6 14:21 18
6 Tahiti United 14 4 5 5 20:28 17
7 Vanuatu United 14 3 4 7 20:25 13
8 PNG Hekari 14 2 2 10 14:29 8
Promotion - OFC Pro League 2026 (Winners stage)
Relegation - OFC Pro League 2026 (Losers stage)