Npl Victoria prediction and preview: Oakleigh Cannons modest favorites to beat Port Melbourne

It's no vacation for neither Oakleigh Cannons 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.

Oakleigh Cannons form and stats

Oakleigh Cannons have performed well here at Jack Edwards Reserve so far this season with 6 wins from 10 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2. Oakleigh Cannons has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Avondale Heights defeat.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Port Melbourne in the Npl Victoria last time out and are looking for a win here. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Dandenong City in a game that was won 3-1.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Oakleigh Cannons have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found three games) they have won 2 times, drawn 1 and lost 0.

Oakleigh Cannons have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Jack Edwards Reserve with 17 goals in 10 matches. Oakleigh Cannons's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Port Melbourne form and stats

There's been little loot from Port Melbourne's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 13 away games. Port Melbourne only have 3 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 3 draws.

Port Melbourne has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Oakleigh Cannons for a Npl Victoria game that ended a draw (1-1). That result followed a home victory 3-1 versus Dandenong Thunder.

We have checked recent matches where Port Melbourne have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those two games were W0-D1-L1.

Port Melbourne have scored 17 goals on their travels this season, 13 away games. In the opposite end, Port Melbourne have conceded 20 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Oakleigh Cannons - Port Melbourne 1-1 played earlier this season. Oakleigh Cannons-Port Melbourne H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Oakleigh Cannons 0 wins, Port Melbourne 2 wins, 2 draws. 0 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Oakleigh Cannons missing players

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