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 00:15

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: 00:15) 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 will face South Melbourne in VIC Premier League on March 16, 2024 at 00:15.
Altona Magic are currently 8th with 33 points after 26 matches.
South Melbourne sit 1st with 60 points from 26 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.40.

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

00:15

2024-03-16

Altona Magic vs South Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

Altona Magic

South Melbourne

2024-03-16 00:15

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 01:15

Altona Magic

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

29/04/2023 23:00

South Melbourne

5 - 1

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

23/07/2022 01:45

South Melbourne

2 - 0

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

25/04/2022 01:00

Altona Magic

0 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

26/06/2021 02:00

South Melbourne

1 - 2

Altona Magic

AUS VPL

27/03/2021 00:30

Altona Magic

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

Altona Magic

33%

Draw

South Melbourne

67%

Altona Magic Last 6 matches

11/03/2024 01:00

Oakleigh Cannons 3 - 1 Altona Magic

AUS VPL

08/03/2024 02:00

Green Gully Cavaliers 2 - 4 Altona Magic

AUS VPL

02/03/2024 00:15

Altona Magic 2 - 3 Dandenong Thunder

AUS VPL

16/02/2024 01:45

Dandenong City SC 3 - 2 Altona Magic

AUS VPL

10/02/2024 00:15

Altona Magic 0 - 1 Heidelberg United

AUS VPL

25/08/2023 03:00

Oakleigh Cannons 5 - 0 Altona Magic

AUS VPL

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches South Melbourne

08/03/2024 01:30

South Melbourne 1 - 1 Heidelberg United

AUS VPL

01/03/2024 21:00

Manningham United Blues 2 - 5 South Melbourne

AUS VPL

26/02/2024 01:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Hume City

AUS VPL

16/02/2024 21:00

Moreland City 0 - 1 South Melbourne

AUS VPL

08/02/2024 02:15

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

09/09/2023 22:00

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

Altona Magic

South Melbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.04

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

13 (50%)13 (50%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

20 (71%)8 (29%)

Altona Magic

Recent matches

South Melbourne

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

Under /Over

(38%)10 16(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)7 21(75%)

Under /Over

(54%)14 12(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

/Yes

(50%)13 13(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)12 16(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Altona Magic

South Melbourne

Shots

Altona Magic

Total shots

9.48 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Altona Magic Pass South Melbourne

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Altona Magic

Played games

South Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.50

5.19

135

Corners

173

6.18

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Altona Magic

DISCIPLINARY

South Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.93

0.04

0.07

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

07/31

Altona Magic

Caroline Springs George Cross

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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