Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.97
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗9% · fair 10.96
South Melbourne vs Bula preview and prediction
The match
South Melbourne host Bula in the on Tuesday 12 May, with kick-off at 04:00 (WAT).
Form guide
South Melbourne's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat South Island United 4–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.2 goals a game.
Bula's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Auckland FC 2 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
South Melbourne arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 April 2026, finished South Melbourne 2–0 Bula.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.3 for South Melbourne and 0.8 for Bula. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 49% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: South Melbourne 68%, draw 23%, Bula 9%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was South Melbourne to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: South Melbourne 2–0 Bula. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
South Melbourne68%fair 1.46 · @1.33
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @4.60
Bula9%fair 11.42 · @6.75
3.09Expected goals
2.29South Melbourne xG
0.80Bula xG
49%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–010%
2–110%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: South Melbourne 2.3 – 0.8 Bula expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for South Melbourne vs Bula?
Our pick is South Melbourne to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win South Melbourne vs Bula?
On our numbers South Melbourne have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Bula 9%.
How many goals will there be in South Melbourne vs Bula?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Melbourne vs Bula?
Our predicted score is South Melbourne 2–0 Bula, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is South Melbourne vs Bula?
South Melbourne vs Bula () kicks off on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 04:00 (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.
