The Avondale Heights & Bentleigh Greens managers Z. Markovski and N. Tolios are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Npl Victoria league table.
- Avondale Heights have the most scored goals (30) in Npl Victoria
- Bentleigh Greens have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in Npl Victoria
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 located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Avondale Heights form and stats
Avondale Heights, who have the most scored goals (30) in Npl Victoria, have performed here at Avenger Park this season with 5 wins from 8 Npl Victoria matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1. Avondale Heights haven’t lost a league-game in twelve attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Green Gully, 112 days ago.
Avondale Heights enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Melbourne Knights's place. The match ended 2-0.
Ahead of that match, Avondale won a home game hosting Dandenong City (3-0).The Avondale fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Avondale Heights have conceded 8 goals.
Bentleigh Greens form and stats
The away team, who have the most points (16) away in Npl Victoria, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 5 wins, 1 draw and only 1 loss in the Npl Victoria.
Bentleigh's previous game was their home loss versus Hume City (0-3).
Ahead of that match was the victory versus St. Albans Saints at their stadium, the result 3-1.Bentleigh are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 13 times in 7 away games so far. Bentleigh have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Bentleigh Greens - Avondale 0-2, played this season. Numbers for the last five meetings between these two teams are: three wins for Avondale, one draw and one win for Bentleigh Greens. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Top Goalscorers
  S. Valentini 8 goals | L. Boland 6 goals |  B. Crowley 6 goals |
Avondale Heights missing players
Bentleigh Greens missing players
| Avondale Heights | Bentleigh Greens | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 30 | 15 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 13 | 25 |
| 13 | 8 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 7 | 19 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 93% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 87% |
| 47% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 57% | 53% |
| 20% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 29% | 33% |
| 13% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| 53% | 50% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 71% | 60% |
| 40% | 38% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 20% |
| 7% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 27% |
| 5 | 6.4 | 12 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| 3.6 | 3 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12.4 | 12.1 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| 5.7 | 5.9 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| 36% | 32% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 45% | 41% |
- All of Avondale Heights's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Bentleigh Greens's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Avondale Heights have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Avondale Heights have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Avondale Heights have the most points (17) at home in Npl Victoria
- Avondale Heights have the most scored goals (30) in Npl Victoria
- Avondale Heights have the the best goal difference (+17) in Npl Victoria
- Avondale Heights have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Avondale Heights have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Avondale Heights haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Bentleigh Greens have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Bentleigh Greens have the most points (16) away in Npl Victoria
- Bentleigh Greens have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in Npl Victoria
- Bentleigh Greens haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Avondale Heights | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 32 |
| 2 | Oakleigh Cannons | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 27 |
| 3 | Bentleigh Greens | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| 4 | Heidelberg United | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 26 |
| 5 | Hume City | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 6 | Melbourne Knights | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| 7 | Port Melbourne | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 23 |
| 8 | South Melbourne | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
| 9 | Dandenong Thunder | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Green Gully | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 16 |
| 11 | Eastern Lions | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -7 | 15 |
| 12 | Altona Magic | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -10 | 10 |
| 13 | Dandenong City | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -13 | 10 |
| 14 | St. Albans Saints | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | -23 | 10 |