Home advantage could prove decisive in Altona Magic - South Melbourne battle

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

Altona Magic form and stats

When playing at home, Altona Magic have managed 3 wins, 1 draw and suffered 1 defeat from 5 games. It’s been three wins in a row for Altona Magic here, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

In their previous game, led his Altona Magic to a defeat in the Npl Victoria match away at Avondale Heights. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Port Melbourne in a game that was won 2-1.

The Altona Magic fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 5 matches. Altona Magic's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 5 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

South Melbourne form and stats

There's been little loot from South Melbourne's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 7 away games. South Melbourne, who have the fewest scored goals (7) in Npl Victoria, only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw.

The manager C. Taylor was unhappy after their last game, a Npl Victoria match played at their home ground. South Melbourne suffered a 0-2 loss to Oakleigh Cannons. Before that, South Melbourne travelled to Dandenong Thunder and returned home with a draw after the game finished 2-2.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting South Melbourne as they have only managed to score 6 times from 7 away games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as South Melbourne have conceded 13 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Altona Magic missing players

South Melbourne missing players