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

Essendon Royals (W)

W L L W W

2nd place in VIC Women’s Premier League

4 - 1

16/05/2026 01:00

South Melbourne (W)

D D L W D

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: 01:00) 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 %

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)	50	22	16	2	4	59	24	35
02 Essendon Royals (W)	47	22	15	2	5	63	24	39
03 FC Bulleen Lions (W)	46	22	14	4	4	53	21	32
04 Avondale FC (W)	44	22	14	2	6	55	22	33
05 Boroondara Eagles (W)	40	22	13	1	8	47	34	13
06 South Melbourne (W)	39	22	11	6	5	43	22	21
07 Alamein (W)	36	22	11	3	8	28	24	4
08 Spring Hills FC (W)	26	22	8	2	12	26	32	-6
09 Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)	26	21	8	2	11	35	46	-11
10 Heidelberg United (W)	23	22	6	5	11	32	44	-12
11 Preston Lions (W)	23	22	6	5	11	26	41	-15
12 Keilor Park (W)	23	22	6	5	11	22	38	-16
13 Bentleigh Greens (W)	8	22	2	2	18	17	74	-57
14 Melbourne City Youth(W)	7	21	2	1	18	20	80	-60

Head To Head

23/08/2025 01:00

South Melbourne (W)

2 - 1

Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

24/05/2025 01:00

Essendon Royals (W)

3 - 0

South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

06/07/2024 01:00

Essendon Royals (W)

1 - 1

South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

20/04/2024 02:00

South Melbourne (W)

1 - 2

Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

Essendon Royals (W)

50%

Draw

25%

South Melbourne (W)

25%

Essendon Royals (W) Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 02:15

Heidelberg United (W) 1 - 1 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

02/05/2026 01:00

Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 1 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL

24/04/2026 06:30

Bentleigh Greens (W) 0 - 7 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

19/04/2026 01:00

Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W) 0 - 3 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

11/04/2026 01:00

Essendon Royals (W) 5 - 1 Melbourne City Youth(W) AUS WPL

28/03/2026 00:00

Keilor Park (W) 2 - 3 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches South Melbourne (W)

09/05/2026 00:30

South Melbourne (W) 9 - 2 Melbourne City Youth(W) AUS WPL

02/05/2026 01:00

Keilor Park (W) 0 - 0 South Melbourne (W) AUS WPL

24/04/2026 05:30

South Melbourne (W) 2 - 1 Avondale FC (W) AUS WPL

18/04/2026 02:00

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 1 - 2 South Melbourne (W) AUS WPL

11/04/2026 00:30

South Melbourne (W) 3 - 0 Alamein (W) AUS WPL

08/04/2026 05:30

South Melbourne (W) 1 - 0 Boroondara Eagles (W) AUS WPL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Essendon Royals (W)

South Melbourne (W)

135

Goals

Scored

190

Avg. per game

2.35

Conceded

105

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

303

Avg. per game

2.24

Conceded

195

Avg. per game

1.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 81 matches

YesNo

73 (90%)8 (10%)

In last 81 matches

NoYes

108 (80%)27 (20%)

Essendon Royals (W)

Recent matches

South Melbourne (W)

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Essendon Royals (W)

South Melbourne (W)

Shots

Essendon Royals (W)

Total shots

13.70 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne (W)

Total shots

12.34 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Essendon Royals (W) Pass South Melbourne (W)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Essendon Royals (W)

Played games

South Melbourne (W)

135

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.21

4.72

382

Corners

615

4.56

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.23

Offsides

0.16

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Essendon Royals (W)

DISCIPLINARY

South Melbourne (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.51

0.67

0.02

0.02

0.40

Fouls

0.33

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Heidelberg United (W)

NEXT MATCHES

Melbourne City Youth(W)

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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