South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

South Melbourne

W W L W D

1st place in VIC Premier League

2-1

18/08/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints

W W W W W

11th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints on 18 August 2024 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints preview before placing your bet.

South Melbourne are currently 1st with 60 points after 26 matches.
St Albans Saints sit 11th with 25 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. St Albans Saints have no wins, while 0 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

01:00

2024-08-18

South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne

St Albans Saints

2024-08-18 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2024

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

12/06/2024 05:30

South Melbourne

1 - 0

St Albans Saints

A FFA Cup

12/05/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

20/06/2023 06:00

South Melbourne

4 - 0

St Albans Saints

AUS VPL

26/03/2023 00:00

St Albans Saints

0 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

11/06/2022 04:45

South Melbourne

4 - 0

St Albans Saints

AUS VPL

13/03/2022 02:00

St Albans Saints

1 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

South Melbourne

100%

Draw

St Albans Saints

South Melbourne Last 6 matches

10/08/2024 01:00

Avondale FC 1 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

06/08/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Wellington Phoenix A FFA Cup

03/08/2024 01:00

Oakleigh Cannons 0 - 0 South Melbourne FFV Cup

26/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 4 - 0 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

19/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 1 - 2 Dandenong City SC AUS VPL

16/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Hume City FFV Cup

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches St Albans Saints

11/08/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 5 - 0 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL

28/07/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 1 - 0 Dandenong Thunder AUS VPL

21/07/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 1 - 0 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

14/07/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 3 - 2 Altona Magic AUS VPL

07/07/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 1 - 0 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

29/06/2024 01:00

Manningham United Blues 4 - 0 St Albans Saints AUS VPL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

374

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

241

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

188

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

296

Avg. per game

1.85

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 209 matches

YesNo

172 (82%)37 (18%)

In last 209 matches

NoYes

105 (66%)55 (34%)

South Melbourne

Recent matches

St Albans Saints

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne

St Albans Saints

Shots

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 1.80

St Albans Saints

Total shots

8.07 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne Pass St Albans Saints

Total passes

2703

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne

209

Played games

St Albans Saints

160

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.19

5.59

1169

Corners

721

4.51

0.42

Throw-ins

0.00

0.07

Offsides

0.00

0.10

GK saves

0.00

South Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

St Albans Saints

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.99

416

353

2.21

0.10

0.13

0.59

124

Fouls

0.00

0.66

137

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs St Albans Saints on 18 August 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 St Albans Saints 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 St Albans Saints'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 St Albans Saints 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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