There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Heidelberg United leading Port Melbourne by 6 points.
- Heidelberg United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Port Melbourne have the most scored goals in the second half (10) in Npl Victoria
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Heidelberg United form and stats
1-1-1 (win-draw-lost) are the Npl Victoria numbers at home for Heidelberg United so far this season.
Heidelberg are returning here after visiting Eastern Lions in a Npl Victoria game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline.
The Heidelberg fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 3 in 3 matches. 3 goals have been conceded.
Port Melbourne form and stats
Port Melbourne are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Npl Victoria, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss).
Port Melbourne delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Avondale Heights (placed 2nd) in their previous match; a Npl Victoria game. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Hume City wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
Melbourne has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 5 goals from 3 games. Melbourne's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 5 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: four wins for Heidelberg, zero draws and zero wins for Port Melbourne. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: three games.Top Goalscorers
  C. Duggan 5 goals |  D. Bosnjak 1 goals | S. Ellis 1 goals |
Heidelberg United missing players
Port Melbourne missing players
| Heidelberg United | Port Melbourne | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 88% |
| 62% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 75% |
| 38% | 33% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 50% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 62% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 100% | 62% |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| 12% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.6 | 2.3 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7.9 | 9.3 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 13 | 10.7 |
| 4 | 3.7 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 7 | 5.3 |
| 31% | 27% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 24% | 30% |
- All of Port Melbourne's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Heidelberg United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Port Melbourne have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Port Melbourne have the most scored goals in the second half (10) 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 | South Melbourne | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 2 | Avondale Heights | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Heidelberg United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Melbourne Knights | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 | Oakleigh Cannons | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Green Gully | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | Dandenong Thunder | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 | Hume City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 11 |
| 9 | Bentleigh Greens | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Port Melbourne | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 | Eastern Lions | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | St. Albans Saints | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 | Altona Magic | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
| 14 | Dandenong City | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -8 | 3 |