On paper it looks like advantage Heidelberg United in this game vs St. Albans Saints, but the away side will battle to the end. Here's the Tipsway match guide!
- St. Albans Saints have the most conceded goals (28) away in Npl Victoria
It's no vacation for neither Heidelberg nor St. Albans Saints 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.
Heidelberg United form and stats
The story so far in the Npl Victoria for Heidelberg United at their home stadium (Olympic Park) is 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. It’s been three wins in a row for Heidelberg United here at Olympic Park, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Heidelberg United, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 184 minutes in the Npl Victoria.
Heidelberg's previous game was also played at home, ending 3-0 versus St. Albans Saints (placed 11th). The home side are looking to build on that result.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Hume City in a game that was won 1-0.The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Heidelberg United handle that role? We have found 9 games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
The Heidelberg fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 12 in 10 matches. 12 goals have been conceded. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
St. Albans Saints form and stats
St. Albans Saints have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Npl Victoria, after 1-2-7 (10 played). Three has not been a lucky number for St. Albans Saints as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Green Gully match.
Albans have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 198 minutes ago. Whyte (own goal) was the goal scorer.
There might be some fixture complaints from St. Albans Saints as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, 0-3 against Heidelberg United.
A loss against Dandenong Thunder was the result prior to that, in a home game.We have checked recent matches where St. Albans Saints have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 6 games were 2 victories, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
Observe that 8 of this side's 10 most recent league games have ended with three goals or more.
People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Albans concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
Heidelberg United and St. Albans Saints have faced off previously this season: Heidelberg United - St. Albans Saints 3-0. Head-to-head numbers (for the preceeding nine meetings): Heidelberg United won four games, three matches ended in a draw and St. Albans Saints managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / five. The games between these teams sometimes lean towards being rough and physical, having seen 5 red cards from the last nine encounters.
Top Goalscorers
  G. Ott 5 goals | M. Grgic 3 goals | J. Monek 2 goals |
Heidelberg United missing players
St. Albans Saints missing players
| Heidelberg United | St. Albans Saints | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 10 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 18 | 12 | 5 | Scored | S | 7 | 10 | 16 |
| 29 | 12 | 4 | Conceded | C | 7 | 28 | 35 |
| 94% | 90% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 69% | 60% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 80% | 75% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 70% | 56% |
| 31% | 30% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 50% | 38% |
| 19% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 40% | 25% |
| 44% | 40% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 60% | 50% |
| 31% | 40% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 10% | 19% |
| 31% | 30% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 30% | 31% |
| 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| 6.7 | 6 | 6.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 8.4 | 8.3 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| 41% | 41% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 64% | 48% | 46% |
| 8.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.2 | 12.1 | 11 |
| 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
- St. Albans Saints have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- St. Albans Saints have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- St. Albans Saints have the most conceded goals (28) away in Npl Victoria
- St. Albans Saints have the the worst goal difference (-18) away in Npl Victoria
- St. Albans Saints haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| 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 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 43 |
| 2 | Avondale Heights | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 37 | 40 |
| 3 | Oakleigh Cannons | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 36 |
| 4 | Melbourne Knights | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | Port Melbourne | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 24 |
| 6 | Dandenong Thunder | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| 7 | Green Gully | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 | Heidelberg United | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 19 |
| 9 | Hume City | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 17 |
| 10 | Altona Magic | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -12 | 17 |
| 11 | St. Albans Saints | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 28 | -19 | 13 |
| 12 | Moreland City | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 23 | -21 | 12 |
| 13 | Bentleigh Greens | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -20 | 9 |
| 14 | North Geelong Warriors | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 21 | -30 | 7 |
