Statistics, trends, results, last matches, H2H stats, lineups and much more: Here's all you need to know about Dandenong Thunder - South Melbourne!
- Dandenong Thunder have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in Npl Victoria
- South Melbourne have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Npl Victoria
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Dandenong Thunder form and stats
The story so far in the Npl Victoria for Dandenong Thunder at their home stadium (George Andrews Reserve) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Dandenong has recorded two wins in a row here at George Andrews Reserve, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Dandenong Thunder manager S. Elmazi and his team return home after a 2-2 draw away versus Port Melbourne (placed 7th) in the Npl Victoria.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Eastern Lions in a game that was won 2-1.A decent goal production from Dandenong in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 8 league matches. Dandenong have conceded 11 in these home matches.
South Melbourne form and stats
Playing away, South Melbourne, who have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Npl Victoria, have won 3 games, drawn 3 and suffered 2 defeats in the Npl Victoria this season. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Melbourne have lost on their last two travels.
South Melbourne failed to get anything from their last game, a Npl Victoria home match vs Altona Magic (placed 12th) that ended with defeat 1-2.
A loss against Port Melbourne was the result prior to that, in a home game.The visiting Melbourne have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 8 goals from 8 games. Melbourne are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 8 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the South Melbourne - Dandenong 1-0 played earlier this season. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: two wins for Dandenong, two draws and six wins for South Melbourne. Over 2,5 goals: seven times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Top Goalscorers
  N. Bonada 12 goals | A. Sulemani 5 goals |  H. Sawyer 4 goals |
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| Dandenong Thunder | South Melbourne | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 24 | 14 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 8 | 16 |
| 24 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 88% | 93% |
| 87% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 60% |
| 73% | 62% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 12% | 20% |
| 33% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 7% |
| 13% | 12% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 7% |
| 87% | 88% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 38% | 47% |
| 7% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 38% | 33% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 38% | 27% |
| 5.1 | 5.9 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| 4.8 | 2.8 | 1.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| 2.5 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11.7 | 12 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| 4.5 | 4.1 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 35% | 42% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 26% | 28% |
- Dandenong Thunder have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Dandenong Thunder have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in Npl Victoria
- Dandenong Thunder have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Dandenong Thunder haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- South Melbourne have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Npl Victoria
- South Melbourne have the most matches under the total-line (12) in Npl Victoria
| 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 |