Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Essendon Royals (W)
WLLWW
2nd place in VIC Women’s Premier League
4 - 1
FT
16/05/2026 05:00
South Melbourne (W)
DDLWD
6th place in VIC Women’s Premier League
VIC Women’s Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W) on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 05:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W) preview before placing your bet.

  • Essendon Royals (W) are currently 2nd with 47 points after 22 matches.
  • South Melbourne (W) sit 6th with 39 points from 22 matches.
  • Head-to-head history favors Essendon Royals (W), who have won 2 of the last 4 meetings. South Melbourne (W) have one win, while one match ended in a draw.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Box Hill (W) Box Hill (W)
50 22 16 2 4 59 24 35
02 Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
47 22 15 2 5 63 24 39
03 FC Bulleen Lions (W) FC Bulleen Lions (W)
46 22 14 4 4 53 21 32
04 Avondale FC (W) Avondale FC (W)
44 22 14 2 6 55 22 33
05 Boroondara Eagles (W) Boroondara Eagles (W)
40 22 13 1 8 47 34 13
06 South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
39 22 11 6 5 43 22 21
07 Alamein (W) Alamein (W)
36 22 11 3 8 28 24 4
08 Spring Hills FC (W) Spring Hills FC (W)
26 22 8 2 12 26 32 -6
09 Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W) Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)
26 21 8 2 11 35 46 -11
10 Heidelberg United (W) Heidelberg United (W)
23 22 6 5 11 32 44 -12
11 Preston Lions (W) Preston Lions (W)
23 22 6 5 11 26 41 -15
12 Keilor Park (W) Keilor Park (W)
23 22 6 5 11 22 38 -16
13 Bentleigh Greens (W) Bentleigh Greens (W)
8 22 2 2 18 17 74 -57
14 Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W)
7 21 2 1 18 20 80 -60
Head To Head
23/08/2025 05:00
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
2 - 1
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
AUS WPL
24/05/2025 05:00
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
3 - 0
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
AUS WPL
06/07/2024 05:00
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
1 - 1
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
AUS WPL
20/04/2024 06:00
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
1 - 2
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
AUS WPL
Essendon Royals (W)
2
50%
Draw
1
25%
South Melbourne (W)
1
25%
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W) Last 6 matches
09/05/2026 06:15
Heidelberg United (W) 1 - 1 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL
02/05/2026 05:00
Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 1 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL
24/04/2026 10:30
Bentleigh Greens (W) 0 - 7 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL
19/04/2026 05:00
Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W) 0 - 3 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL
11/04/2026 05:00
Essendon Royals (W) 5 - 1 Melbourne City Youth(W) AUS WPL
28/03/2026 04:00
Keilor Park (W) 2 - 3 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
09/05/2026 04:30
South Melbourne (W) 9 - 2 Melbourne City Youth(W) AUS WPL
02/05/2026 05:00
Keilor Park (W) 0 - 0 South Melbourne (W) AUS WPL
24/04/2026 09:30
South Melbourne (W) 2 - 1 Avondale FC (W) AUS WPL
18/04/2026 06:00
FC Bulleen Lions (W) 1 - 2 South Melbourne (W) AUS WPL
11/04/2026 04:30
South Melbourne (W) 3 - 0 Alamein (W) AUS WPL
08/04/2026 09:30
South Melbourne (W) 1 - 0 Boroondara Eagles (W) AUS WPL
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues VIC Women’s Premier Le...
Played games
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
22
 South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
22
Goals
Scored
63
Avg. per game
2.86
Conceded
24
Avg. per game
1.09
Scored
43
Avg. per game
1.95
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 22 matches
YesNo
21 (95%)1 (5%)
In last 22 matches
NoYes
18 (82%)4 (18%)
Essendon Royals (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Recent matches

South Melbourne (W)

South Melbourne (W)

Under /Over

(91%)20 2(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)16 6(27%)

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)6 16(73%)

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)12 10(45%)

/Yes

(64%)14 8(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
Shots
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
Total shots
14.86 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
Total shots
15.15 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W) Pass South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
2020
Avg. 91.82 / game
 South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
2139
Avg. 97.23 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
1788
Avg. 81.27 / game
 South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
1729
Avg. 78.59 / game
OTHERS
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
22
Played games
South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
22
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.32
7
Clean sheets
6
0.27
6.05
133
Corners
131
5.95
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
DISCIPLINARY
South Melbourne (W)
South Melbourne (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.50
11
Yellow card
16
0.73
0.09
2
Red card
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
08/08
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
VS
Bentleigh Greens (W) Bentleigh Greens (W)
AUS
08/14
Preston Lions (W) Preston Lions (W)
VS
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
AUS
08/21
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
VS
Heidelberg United (W) Heidelberg United (W)
AUS
08/30
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
VS
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
AUS
NEXT MATCHES
08/08
Avondale FC (W) Avondale FC (W)
VS
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
AUS
08/14
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
VS
Keilor Park (W) Keilor Park (W)
AUS
08/21
Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W)
VS
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
AUS
08/30
South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
VS
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
AUS

How We Build the Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W) on 16 May 2026 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 Women’s 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.

Essendon Royals (W) vs South Melbourne (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Essendon Royals (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against South Melbourne (W)'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 Women’s 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 Women’s Premier League standings and the VIC Women’s Premier League form table to understand exactly where Essendon Royals (W) and South Melbourne (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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