Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Green Gully in 5th and Port Melbourne in 9th place.
It's no vacation for neither Green Gully nor Port Melbourne 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.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Green Gully form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Green Gully are 2-2-3 (wins-draw-losses). The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Green Gully has four draws from their last four matches. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.Green Gully drew their last game, also a home match. Port Melbourne was the opponent, 3-3 the score. Before that, Green Gully played out a draw 2-2 when visiting Dandenong City.
This is expected to be a close game, with Green Gully perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Green Gully as a small favourite), we find eight games. Green Gully has won 2 of these, drawn 2 and lost 4.
A decent goal production from Green Gully in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 7 matches. Green Gully have conceded 14 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Port Melbourne form and stats
The visitors are W3-D1-L5 on the road this term.Port Melbourne has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Green Gully for a Npl Victoria game that ended a draw (3-3). A home win before that, celebrating 4-0 vs Pascoe Vale.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Port Melbourne playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 1 Port Melbourne win, 2 draws and 0 defeats.
Port Melbourne have scored 13 goals on their travels this season, 9 away games. In the opposite end, Port Melbourne have conceded 14 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Green Gully - Port Melbourne 3-3. Last four meetings between the teams: Green Gully won 1, Port Melbourne won 1 and 2 draws. 3 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.Green Gully missing players
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| Green Gully | Port Melbourne | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Played | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Won | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Lost | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 37 | 20 | 3 | Scored | 3 | 16 | 28 |
| 30 | 19 | 5 | Conceded | 5 | 18 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 89% | 89% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 82% | 78% |
| 61% | 67% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 64% | 56% |
| 56% | 67% | 50% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 27% | 28% |
| 33% | 56% | 50% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 27% | 22% |
| 72% | 78% | 100% | BTTS | 100% | 64% | 56% |
| 28% | 22% | 0% | Clean Sheets | 0% | 18% | 28% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 18% | 22% |
| 5.5 | 5 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.5 | Corners Against (avg) | 3.5 | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| 1.8 | 2.3 | 3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Green Gully have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Green Gully have scored in all their matches so far.
- Green Gully haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Port Melbourne have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Port Melbourne haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| 25-05-19 | | Green Gully | 2 - 4 | Altona Magic |
| 01-06-19 | | Heidelberg United | 1 - 1 | Green Gully |
| 08-06-19 | | Green Gully | 1 - 1 | Bentleigh Greens |
| 14-06-19 | | Dandenong City | 2 - 2 | Green Gully |
| 22-06-19 | | Green Gully | 3 - 3 | Port Melbourne |
| 29-06-19 | | Avondale Heights | 05:15 | Green Gully |
| 06-07-19 | | Green Gully | 05:00 | South Melbourne |
| 13-07-19 | | Pascoe Vale | 08:00 | Green Gully |
| 20-07-19 | | Green Gully | 05:00 | Kingston |
| 27-07-19 | | Green Gully | 10:00 | Melbourne Knights |
| 27-05-19 | | Kingston | 1 - 2 | Port Melbourne |
| 01-06-19 | | Port Melbourne | 1 - 1 | Avondale Heights |
| 09-06-19 | | South Melbourne | 2 - 1 | Port Melbourne |
| 15-06-19 | | Port Melbourne | 4 - 0 | Pascoe Vale |
| 22-06-19 | | Green Gully | 3 - 3 | Port Melbourne |
| 29-06-19 | | Port Melbourne | 08:00 | Melbourne Knights |
| 06-07-19 | | Hume City | 07:30 | Port Melbourne |
| 13-07-19 | | Port Melbourne | 08:00 | Dandenong Thunder |
| 19-07-19 | | Oakleigh Cannons | 09:45 | Port Melbourne |
| 27-07-19 | | Port Melbourne | 08:00 | Altona Magic |
| 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 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | Heidelberg United | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 33 |
| 3 | Bentleigh Greens | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | Hume City | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 28 |
| 5 | Green Gully | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 23 |
| 6 | Melbourne Knights | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -2 | 23 |
| 7 | Oakleigh Cannons | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 22 |
| 8 | Altona Magic | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 | Port Melbourne | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 | South Melbourne | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -9 | 20 |
| 11 | Dandenong City | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -8 | 16 |
| 12 | Pascoe Vale | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 11 |
| 13 | Kingston | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -16 | 10 |
| 14 | Dandenong Thunder | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 19 | -22 | 10 |