Avondale Heights vs Heidelberg United match preview: Even contest expected at Avenger Park

It's no vacation for neither Avondale Heights nor Heidelberg United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Avenger Park as Avondale Heights, who have the most scored goals (60) in Npl Victoria, have scored 31 goals to get 28 points from 13 games. The overall stats are 9-1-3 (wins-draws-losses).

Avondale Heights's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 2-3 versus Heidelberg United. Before that match, a win away at Altona Magic.

This is expected to be a close game, with Avondale Heights perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Avondale Heights as a small favourite), we find one game. Avondale Heights has won 0 of these, drawn 0 and lost 1.

Goals decide football matches and Avondale Heights are scoring many of them at home; 31 on target from 13 matches. On the other hand, Avondale Heights have conceded 13 goals.

Heidelberg United form and stats

Heidelberg United, who have the most points (27) away in Npl Victoria, have an excellent away record so far with 9-0-3 from 12 games. Heidelberg United has been amazing away for a time now, winning four in a row on their travels. The last time they went home with a point loss was against Kingston City.

Two travels in a row for Heidelberg United, whose manager G. Katsakis could celebrate last time after the Npl Victoria win against Avondale Heights. A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Oakleigh Cannons.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Heidelberg United playing away and similar expectations, we found one relevant match. Results were 1 Heidelberg United win, 0 draws and 0 defeats.

Heidelberg United have scored more than twice per away game on average, an impressive attacking display. They have 25 goals from 12 away matches. Heidelberg United have conceded 15 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Avondale Heights - Heidelberg United 2-3, played this season. Head-2-head stats last four meetings: 0 - 2 - 2 (Avondale Heights wins - draws - Heidelberg United wins). As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 had two or less.

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