Victoria Premier League 2 preview: Can Western United II edge out victory against Manningham United Blues?

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Competition: Australia Victoria Premier League 2
Competition: Sun 02.Jul
Match begins: 05:00 (UTC)
Venue: Harvest Home Recreation Reserve - Pitch 1 Synthetic (1000 seats)

Western United II get everything set for another match following their 5-0 result versus Werribee City, a match they learned a lot from. What will happen against Manningham United Blues?

Insights:
  • Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (18) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Manningham United Blues have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

This should be an entertaining fixture with lots of spark and energy as both contenders are well refreshed since they last saw competitive action. Let's start!

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Western United II form and stats

Western United II have played 9 Victoria Premier League 2 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-0-4 (wins-draws-losses).

The Western United II goalkeeper is looking to record 90 more "clean sheet" minutes as his team have now played 189 minutes without conceding a goal in the Victoria Premier League 2.

Western United II's previous game was also played at home, ending 5-0 versus Werribee City (placed 8th). The home side are looking to build on that result. As mentioned above, Western "killed" Werribee City in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.

In the preceding match a 2-0 victory visiting Dandenong City.

The Western United II fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 12 in 9 matches. It's worth mentioning that 9 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Western United II have conceded only 8 goals.

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Manningham United Blues form and stats

Playing away, Manningham United Blues have won 4 games, drawn 4 and suffered 2 defeats in the Victoria Premier League 2 this season.

Manningham United Blues have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 190 minutes ago. Manningham have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper. It's been 314 minutes since they last conceded in Victoria Premier League 2.

Manningham United Blues played 0-0 against Dandenong City in their previous match.

Before that, Manningham United Blues travelled to Preston Lions and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.

Observe that 15 of this team's 19 latest league matches have ended with three or more goals.

Manningham are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 17 times in 10 away games so far. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Manningham United Blues's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 16 goals from these trips.

Head 2 Head

The most up to date past history featuring both these contenders is the Manningham United Blues - Western United II 2-4 played previously this season.

Western United II missing players

Manningham United Blues missing players

Western United II Manningham United Blues
Total Home vs mid Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
19 9 2 Played P 2 10 19
11 5 2 Won W 0 4 7
1 0 0 Drew D 2 4 7
7 4 0 Lost L 0 2 5
31 12 6 Scored S 1 17 34
18 8 0 Conceded C 1 16 29
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 50% 90% 84%
58% 44% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 50% 90% 84%
47% 44% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 0% 80% 79%
32% 22% 50% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 50% 58%
16% 11% 50% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 20% 21%
32% 22% 0% BTTS BTTS 50% 70% 68%
42% 44% 100% Clean Sheets C S 50% 20% 26%
26% 33% 0% Failed to Score F T 50% 20% 21%
 
5.2 5.1 4 Corners for (avg) C F 8 6.2 5.7
4.9 4 3.5 Corners against (avg) C A 8 5.4 4.7
1.5 1.2 1 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 3 1.7 2.6
2 1 0 Red cards R C 0 0 2
 
10.5 10.1 13.5 Shots (avg) S ( 12.5 11.2 12.1
4.7 4.1 5.5 Shots on Target (avg) S O 4 4.8 5
34% 32% 55% Goal Efficiency G E 12% 35% 36%
 
9.9 9 7 Shots against (avg) S A 14 10.9 11
4.6 3.7 1.5 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 3.5 4.1 4.5
Key stats in Victoria Premier League 2 this season:
  • Manningham United Blues have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (18) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Western United II have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (9) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Western United II have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Western United II have the fewest scored goals in the first half (8) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Western United II have the most scored goals in the second half (23) in Victoria Premier League 2
  • Western United II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Kingston 19 10 4 5 39 26 10 6 2 2 20 12 9 4 2 3 19 14 13 34
2 Western United II 19 11 1 7 31 18 9 5 0 4 12 8 10 6 1 3 19 10 13 34
3 Preston Lions 20 9 7 4 33 26 10 3 4 3 14 14 10 6 3 1 19 12 7 34
4 Dandenong City 20 10 3 7 30 23 10 7 1 2 19 9 10 3 2 5 11 14 7 33
5 Eastern Lions 19 9 3 7 31 30 9 5 2 2 15 8 10 4 1 5 16 22 1 30
6 Langwarrin 20 9 2 9 38 44 10 5 0 5 19 22 10 4 2 4 19 22 -6 29
7 Manningham United Blues 19 7 7 5 34 29 9 3 3 3 17 13 10 4 4 2 17 16 5 28
8 Werribee City 19 7 5 7 31 33 12 5 3 4 20 18 7 2 2 3 11 15 -2 26
9 Melbourne City II 20 8 2 10 37 40 10 3 1 6 16 23 10 5 1 4 21 17 -3 26
10 Northcote City 19 7 3 9 30 31 10 3 2 5 18 17 9 4 1 4 12 14 -1 24
11 Moreland Zebras 20 7 3 10 19 27 10 3 1 6 9 17 10 4 2 4 10 10 -8 24
12 Brunswick City 19 7 2 10 25 32 9 3 2 4 12 14 10 4 0 6 13 18 -7 23
13 Bulleen Lions 19 6 2 11 30 32 8 4 0 4 20 12 11 2 2 7 10 20 -2 20
14 Pascoe Vale 20 6 2 12 27 44 10 2 2 6 14 23 10 4 0 6 13 21 -17 20