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Sunday, 28 June 2026Last updated 14:58
South Melbourne

South Melbourne

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Green Gully

Green Gully

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GoalVio prediction
64% confidence
South Melbourne(64%)
Most likely exact score2-0
Prediction missed— Result: Green Gully
Win probability
South Melbourne
64%
Draw
20%
Green Gully
16%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
South Melbourne
34
Green Gully
94
Defence
South Melbourne
27
Green Gully
82
Momentum
South Melbourne
0
Green Gully
100
Danger (xG)
South Melbourne
0.90
Green Gully
2.70
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 1.37 xG for South Melbourne and 1.14 xG for Green Gully. Green Gully's projected xG of 1.14 is not sufficient to make scoring a reliable expectation — the model does not see them generating enough high-quality chances to break through.The projected 1-0 scoreline features a clean sheet for one side. With only 1 goal expected in total, the match is projected to be a tight, low-scoring affair where one goal may be enough to decide the contest.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 2.51 — elevated attacking volume. A combined xG below 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is unlikely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture falls below that threshold.The projected 1-0 scoreline stays under the 2.5-goal mark. Only 1 goal is expected in the most likely outcome — the model sees this as a tight, low-scoring contest where one goal could be decisive.Historical meetings between these sides have averaged 1.7 goals per game — a pattern consistent with the current xG projection and the model's under 2.5 lean.

xG for (South Melbourne)
0.90
avg per match
xG for (Green Gully)
2.70
avg per match
xG against (South Melbourne)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Green Gully)
0.45
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
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Probability breakdown

64% confidence
South Melbourne64%
Draw20%
Green Gully16%

South Melbourne leads with 64% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

South Melbourne Backed to Win — Model Projects 2-0

South Melbourne take on Green Gully in Victoria NPL.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. South Melbourne's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 51% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: 🔄 Head-to-Head Record South Melbourne have won 6 of the last 10 meetings between these sides — a historically dominant record that the model treats as a meaningful signal when the underlying stats are otherwise close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Green Gully have won 2 of their last 5 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While South Melbourne carry the stronger underlying metrics, Green Gully's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

South Melbourne have won 6 of the last 10 meetings between these sides. Historical head-to-head dominance captures tactical matchup advantages that aggregate stats can miss — when one team consistently finds ways to beat the same opponent, that pattern is a meaningful signal in its own right.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours South Melbourne, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Green Gully score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • These sides have drawn 2 of their last 10 meetings — history suggests a tight, unpredictable contest.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.24 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.

Head to head

South Melbourne 0Draws 01 Green Gully
Avg goals: 3.0BTTS in 1/1
28 Jun 2026
South Melbourne
L12
Green Gully

Recent form

South Melbourne

South Melbourne

L
vs Green Gully
28 Jun 2026
12
W
vs Bula
12 May 2026
42
D
@ Moreton City Excelsior
14 Nov 2025
33
Green Gully

Green Gully

W
vs Dandenong Thunder
17 Jul 2026
31
W
vs Bentleigh Greens
3 Jul 2026
30
W
@ South Melbourne
28 Jun 2026
21
L
@ Hume City
20 Jun 2026
23
L
vs Melbourne City II
15 May 2026
13

Frequently asked questions

Who will win South Melbourne vs Green Gully?

GoalVio's model predicts South Melbourne to win with 64% confidence.

What is the predicted score for South Melbourne vs Green Gully?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 2-0.

Will both teams score in South Melbourne vs Green Gully?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in South Melbourne vs Green Gully?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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