South Melbourne vs Altona Magic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 July

South Melbourne
WWWLW
1st place in VIC Premier League
2 - 0
FT
23/07/2022 08:45
Altona Magic
LLLWD
11th place in VIC Premier League
VIC Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs Altona Magic on 23 July 2022 (kick-off: 08:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Melbourne vs Altona Magic preview before placing your bet.

  • South Melbourne are currently 1st with 62 points after 26 matches.
  • Altona Magic sit 11th with 27 points from 26 matches.
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 23/07/2022
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 South Melbourne South Melbourne
62 26 20 2 4 59 20 39
02 Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
56 26 17 5 4 45 23 22
03 Oakleigh Cannons Oakleigh Cannons
51 26 16 3 7 58 29 29
04 Green Gully Cavaliers Green Gully Cavaliers
45 26 14 3 9 43 30 13
05 Bentleigh greens Bentleigh greens
42 26 12 6 8 47 33 14
06 Heidelberg United Heidelberg United
42 26 13 3 10 50 43 7
07 Avondale FC Avondale FC
40 26 12 4 10 49 38 11
08 Dandenong Thunder Dandenong Thunder
38 26 11 5 10 37 34 3
09 Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
30 26 9 3 14 36 40 -4
10 St Albans Saints St Albans Saints
30 26 8 6 12 25 38 -13
11 Altona Magic Altona Magic
27 26 8 3 15 21 38 -17
12 Hume City Hume City
26 26 7 5 14 33 48 -15
13 Dandenong City SC Dandenong City SC
20 26 5 5 16 24 60 -36
14 Eastern Lions SC Eastern Lions SC
8 26 1 5 20 17 70 -53
South Melbourne South Melbourne Last 6 matches
02/08/2026 12:30
South Melbourne 2 - 0 St Albans Saints VIC Premier League
30/07/2026 16:30
South Melbourne 2 - 1 Adelaide United Australia Cup
24/07/2026 17:15
Oakleigh Cannons 1 - 2 South Melbourne VIC Premier League
18/07/2026 12:15
South Melbourne 0 - 0 Preston Lions VIC Premier League
10/07/2026 16:45
Dandenong City SC 0 - 2 South Melbourne VIC Premier League
05/07/2026 12:30
South Melbourne 1 - 0 Dandenong Thunder VIC Premier League
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Altona Magic Altona Magic
01/08/2026 12:15
Altona Magic 1 - 1 Caroline Springs George Cross VIC Premier League
25/07/2026 14:00
Dandenong Thunder 0 - 2 Altona Magic VIC Premier League
18/07/2026 12:15
Altona Magic 0 - 0 Heidelberg United VIC Premier League
10/07/2026 16:30
Green Gully Cavaliers 1 - 3 Altona Magic VIC Premier League
04/07/2026 12:15
Altona Magic 0 - 3 Melbourne Heart (Youth) VIC Premier League
26/06/2026 17:30
Bentleigh greens 0 - 1 Altona Magic VIC Premier League
Win
50%
Draw
33%
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
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
210
 Altona Magic
Altona Magic
156
Goals
Scored
177
Avg. per game
0.84
Conceded
111
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
88
Avg. per game
0.56
Conceded
137
Avg. per game
0.88
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 210 matches
YesNo
111 (53%)99 (47%)
In last 210 matches
NoYes
67 (43%)89 (57%)
South Melbourne

South Melbourne

Recent matches

Altona Magic

Altona Magic

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
South Melbourne South Melbourne
Altona Magic Altona Magic
Shots
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
Total shots
11.26 avg / game
Blocked
9 total
Avg. 1.80
Altona Magic
Altona Magic
Total shots
9.24 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
South Melbourne South Melbourne Pass Altona Magic Altona Magic
Total passes
2703
Avg. 338 / game
Accurate
67%
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
17766
Avg. 84.60 / game
 Altona Magic
Altona Magic
13641
Avg. 87.44 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
13468
Avg. 64.13 / game
 Altona Magic
Altona Magic
8751
Avg. 56.10 / game
OTHERS
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
210
Played games
Altona Magic
Altona Magic
156
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.37
78
Clean sheets
31
0.20
5.57
1170
Corners
772
4.95
0.42
88
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.07
15
Offsides
0
0.00
0.10
20
GK saves
0
0.00
South Melbourne
South Melbourne
DISCIPLINARY
Altona Magic
Altona Magic
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.99
417
Yellow card
331
2.12
0.10
20
Red card
18
0.12
0.59
124
Fouls
0
0.00
0.65
137
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the South Melbourne vs Altona Magic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs Altona Magic on 23 July 2022 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.

South Melbourne vs Altona Magic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess South Melbourne's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Altona Magic'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 South Melbourne and Altona Magic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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