South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
South Melbourne to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouth Melbourne to win ✓67% · @1.55
Double chanceSouth Melbourne or draw ✓89% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✓11% · fair 8.83
South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints preview and prediction
The match
The Victoria NPL sees South Melbourne take on St. Albans Saints on Sunday 2 August, kicking off at 06:30 (WAT).
Form guide
South Melbourne's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Adelaide United 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
St. Albans Saints's last 5: WDDDL Most recently they beat Hume City 3–2 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
South Melbourne arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 April 2026, finished St. Albans Saints 0–4 South Melbourne.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.2 for South Melbourne and 0.9 for St. Albans Saints. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: South Melbourne 67%, draw 22%, St. Albans Saints 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was South Melbourne to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.50, so there is value in it. Predicted score: South Melbourne 2–0 St. Albans Saints. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
South Melbourne67%fair 1.50 · @1.55
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @4.00
St. Albans Saints11%fair 9.13 · @4.75
3.10Expected goals
2.24South Melbourne xG
0.86St. Albans Saints xG
58%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: South Melbourne 2.2 – 0.9 St. Albans Saints expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints?
Our pick is South Melbourne to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints?
On our numbers South Melbourne have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and St. Albans Saints 11%.
How many goals will there be in South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints?
Our predicted score is South Melbourne 2–0 St. Albans Saints, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints?
South Melbourne vs St. Albans Saints (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 06:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Victoria NPL · Australia
