Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
South Melbourne or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouth Melbourne to win ✓57% · @1.83
Double chanceSouth Melbourne or draw ✓80% · @1.22
Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne preview and prediction
The match
South Melbourne travel to Seymour Shaw Park in the Australian Championship on Saturday 17 October (05:00 WAT) to face Sutherland Sharks. Sutherland Sharks are 3rd with 4 points from 4 games (in the top four), while South Melbourne sit 1st on 10 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Sutherland Sharks's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Manly United 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
South Melbourne's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with Melbourne Victory 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sutherland Sharks 20%, draw 23%, South Melbourne 57%.
Safer route: South Melbourne or draw (80%) at 1.22.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was South Melbourne or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.22. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sutherland Sharks20%fair 4.96 · @3.50
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.40
South Melbourne57%fair 1.76 · @1.83
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
South Melbourne to win✓
57%
1.76
1.83
Double chance
South Melbourne or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.22
Form
Sutherland Sharks – last 6
DLWLDW
2 Sep
vs Manly United
1–1
D
30 Aug
vs SD Raiders
1–2
L
22 Aug
vs St George City FA
2–1
W
16 Aug
@ Marconi Stallions
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Sydney FC U23
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Wollongong Wolves
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
South Melbourne – last 6
DWLWLW
10 Oct
vs Melbourne Victory
0–0
D
15 Sep
vs Lions
3–1
W
11 Sep
@ Oakleigh Cannons
1–2
L
6 Sep
vs Heidelberg United
2–1
W
29 Aug
@ Sunshine Georgies
0–1
L
26 Aug
@ Preston Lions
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sutherland Sharks and South Melbourne.
What is the prediction for Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
Our pick is South Melbourne or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
On our numbers Sutherland Sharks have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 23% and South Melbourne 57%.
When is Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne (Australian Championship) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Seymour Shaw Park.
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.
