Altona Magic vs South Melbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Altona Magic

W L L W L

8th place in VIC Premier League

1-4

16/03/2024 07:15

South Melbourne

W W L W D

1st place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Altona Magic vs South Melbourne on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 07:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Altona Magic vs South Melbourne preview before placing your bet.

Altona Magic are currently 8th with 33 points after 26 matches.
South Melbourne sit 1st with 60 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Altona Magic have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:15

2024-03-16

Altona Magic vs South Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

Altona Magic

South Melbourne

2024-03-16 07:15

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 South Melbourne	60	26	19	3	4	53	20	33
02 Avondale FC	57	26	17	6	3	70	27	43
03 Oakleigh Cannons	53	26	16	5	5	53	28	25
04 Heidelberg United	51	26	14	9	3	46	21	25
05 Hume City	50	26	15	5	6	50	29	21
06 Dandenong City SC	37	26	11	4	11	50	51	-1
07 Melbourne Knights	35	26	10	5	11	43	37	6
08 Altona Magic	33	26	10	3	13	43	50	-7
09 Port Melbourne	33	26	9	6	11	41	52	-11
10 Dandenong Thunder	28	26	8	4	14	29	51	-22
11 St Albans Saints	25	26	8	1	17	30	54	-24
12 Green Gully Cavaliers	24	26	6	6	14	34	53	-19
13 Manningham United Blues	18	26	5	3	18	42	72	-30
14 Moreland City	11	26	3	2	21	34	73	-39

Head To Head

29/07/2023 08:15

Altona Magic

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

30/04/2023 06:00

South Melbourne

5 - 1

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

23/07/2022 08:45

South Melbourne

2 - 0

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

25/04/2022 08:00

Altona Magic

0 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

26/06/2021 09:00

South Melbourne

1 - 2

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

27/03/2021 07:30

Altona Magic

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

Altona Magic

17%

Draw

South Melbourne

83%

Altona Magic Last 6 matches

11/03/2024 08:00

Oakleigh Cannons 3 - 1 Altona Magic AUS VPL

08/03/2024 09:00

Green Gully Cavaliers 2 - 4 Altona Magic AUS VPL

02/03/2024 07:15

Altona Magic 2 - 3 Dandenong Thunder AUS VPL

16/02/2024 08:45

Dandenong City SC 3 - 2 Altona Magic AUS VPL

10/02/2024 07:15

Altona Magic 0 - 1 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

25/08/2023 10:00

Oakleigh Cannons 5 - 0 Altona Magic AUS VPL

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches South Melbourne

08/03/2024 08:30

South Melbourne 1 - 1 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

02/03/2024 04:00

Manningham United Blues 2 - 5 South Melbourne AUS VPL

26/02/2024 08:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Hume City AUS VPL

17/02/2024 04:00

Moreland City 0 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

08/02/2024 09:15

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

10/09/2023 05:00

Avondale FC 4 - 0 South Melbourne AUS VPL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

117

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

138

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

199

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

130

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 156 matches

YesNo

68 (44%)88 (56%)

In last 156 matches

NoYes

132 (63%)78 (37%)

Altona Magic

Recent matches

South Melbourne

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Altona Magic

South Melbourne

Shots

Altona Magic

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 1.80

Altona Magic Pass South Melbourne

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

2703

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Altona Magic

156

Played games

South Melbourne

210

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.20

Clean sheets

0.37

4.95

772

Corners

1170

5.57

0.00

Throw-ins

0.42

0.00

Offsides

0.07

0.00

GK saves

0.10

Altona Magic

DISCIPLINARY

South Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.12

331

417

1.99

0.12

0.10

0.00

Fouls

124

0.59

0.00

Tackles

137

0.65

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Caroline Springs George Cross

South Melbourne

AUS

How We Build the Altona Magic vs South Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Altona Magic vs South Melbourne on 16 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this VIC Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Altona Magic vs South Melbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Altona Magic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against South Melbourne's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

VIC Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live VIC Premier League standings and the VIC Premier League form table to understand exactly where Altona Magic and South Melbourne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our VIC Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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