Only a win will satisfy Avondale Heights supporters in this clash with Dandenong Thunder, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Npl Victoria table.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Avondale Heights form and stats
Avondale Heights, who have the most scored goals (21) in Npl Victoria, have collected 12 points from their home games so far after 4-0-0. Ever since the Port Melbourne game Avondale Heights has been unbeatable here producing five straight wins.Avondale Heights drew their last game, 1-1 away at Hume City. Ahead of that match, Avondale Heights won a home game hosting Melbourne Knights (2-1).
Avondale Heights are showing their attacking force in their home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (11 goals in 4 games). Avondale Heights are not conceding a lot of goals here, averaging less than one per game. The total is 3 from 4 matches.
Dandenong Thunder form and stats
Dandenong Thunder have six points from their first three away games, meaning two victories and a loss.Dandenong Thunder failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Port Melbourne that ended with defeat 0-3. Before that one, a nice away victory 4-3 at Dandenong City.
The Dandenong Thunder manager has got the team scoring on the road, with 7 away goals in 3 matches. The Dandenong Thunder manager has some worries about the defense as 6 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): Avondale Heights 2 wins, 0 draws and Dandenong Thunder 0 victories.Avondale Heights missing players
Dandenong Thunder missing players
| Avondale Heights | Dandenong Thunder | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 8 | 5 | Played | 4 | 8 |
| 22 | 12 | Scored | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | 3 | Conceded | 7 | 19 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 80% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 80% | Over 2.5 | 75% | 88% |
| 50% | 40% | Over 3.5 | 75% | 75% |
| 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 25% | 25% |
| 75% | 60% | Both teams to score | 75% | 75% |
| 25% | 40% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 25% | 25% |
- Neither of the teams have played a single 0-0 game.
- Avondale Heights is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Avondale Heights has scored in all of their 5 home matches.
- Dandenong Thunder has failed to keep a clean sheet in 8 matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Avondale Heights | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| 2 | Heidelberg United | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Altona Magic | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Melbourne Knights | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 | Port Melbourne | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | Green Gully | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | Bentleigh Greens | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Hume City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Pascoe Vale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 10 | Dandenong Thunder | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | South Melbourne | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 7 |
| 12 | Oakleigh Cannons | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 |
| 13 | Kingston | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 | Dandenong City | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -9 | 4 |
