Open game expected at Jack Edwards Reserve: Oakleigh Cannons vs Bentleigh Greens preview

It's no vacation for neither Oakleigh Cannons nor Bentleigh Greens 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.

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

Oakleigh Cannons form and stats

Oakleigh Cannons, who have the fewest conceded goals (6) at home in Npl Victoria, have performed well here at Jack Edwards Reserve so far this season with 5 wins from 7 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1. The happy trend is alive also outside their own arena as Oakleigh Cannons has won their last four matches. It’s been three wins in a row for Oakleigh Cannons here at Jack Edwards Reserve, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

Oakleigh Cannons's last game was hosting Bentleigh Greens and winning 3-0. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Altona Magic in a game that was won 1-0.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Oakleigh Cannons have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found one match with the results: Won 0 Drawn 1 Lost 0.

Oakleigh Cannons have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Jack Edwards Reserve with 12 goals in 7 matches. From these home matches, Oakleigh Cannons have conceded only 6 goals.

Bentleigh Greens form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.

Bentleigh Greens play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-3 to Oakleigh Cannons. A 1-3 loss hosting Dandenong Thunder before that.

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

Bentleigh Greens are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 13 away goals from 10 games. For Bentleigh Greens, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Oakleigh Cannons - Bentleigh Greens 3-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last four matches): Oakleigh Cannons 1 win, 0 draws and Bentleigh Greens 3 victories. As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 game had two or less.

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