South Melbourne vs Hume City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

South Melbourne

W W L W D

1st place in VIC Premier League

1-0

26/02/2024 08:30

Hume City

W W W D W

5th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs Hume City on 26 February 2024 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Melbourne vs Hume City preview before placing your bet.

South Melbourne are currently 1st with 60 points after 26 matches.
Hume City sit 5th with 50 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Hume City have no wins, while 4 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

08:30

2024-02-26

South Melbourne vs Hume City - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne

Hume City

2024-02-26 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/02/2024

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

09/07/2023 05:00

South Melbourne

2 - 2

Hume City

AUS VPL

08/04/2023 08:30

Hume City

0 - 0

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

18/06/2022 09:00

Hume City

1 - 3

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

18/03/2022 08:30

South Melbourne

5 - 0

Hume City

AUS VPL

04/08/2021 09:30

Hume City

2 - 2

South Melbourne

FFV Cup

31/07/2021 07:30

Hume City

1 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

South Melbourne

33%

Draw

67%

Hume City

South Melbourne Last 6 matches

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

01/09/2023 10:00

South Melbourne 2 - 1 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

19/08/2023 05:00

North Geelong Warriors 0 - 2 South Melbourne AUS VPL

16/08/2023 08:15

Heidelberg United 2 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Hume City

17/02/2024 09:00

Hume City 2 - 0 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL

10/02/2024 08:00

Dandenong Thunder 1 - 2 Hume City AUS VPL

19/08/2023 05:00

Dandenong Thunder 3 - 4 Hume City AUS VPL

12/08/2023 04:30

Hume City 1 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

29/07/2023 08:30

Hume City 2 - 4 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

22/07/2023 05:00

Bentleigh greens 0 - 2 Hume City 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

South Melbourne

Hume City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

20 (71%)8 (29%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

19 (68%)9 (32%)

South Melbourne

Recent matches

Hume City

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)23 5(18%)

Under /Over

(25%)7 21(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)8 20(71%)

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

/Yes

(43%)12 16(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)14 14(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne

Hume City

Shots

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hume City

Total shots

12.82 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne Pass Hume City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne

Played games

Hume City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.36

6.18

173

Corners

177

6.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

South Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Hume City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

1.61

0.07

0.18

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the South Melbourne vs Hume City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs Hume City on 26 February 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.

South Melbourne vs Hume City 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 Hume City'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 Hume City 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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