South Melbourne (W) vs Essendon Royals (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 August

South Melbourne (W)

L L W D W

5th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

2-1

23/08/2025 01:00

Essendon Royals (W)

W W W W L

4th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

VIC Women’s Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 23 August 2025 (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 (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) preview before placing your bet.

South Melbourne (W) will face Essendon Royals (W) in VIC Women’s Premier League on August 23, 2025 at 01:00.
South Melbourne (W) are currently 5th with 37 points after 22 matches.
Essendon Royals (W) sit 4th with 38 points from 22 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.14.

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

2025-08-23

South Melbourne (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

2025-08-23 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heidelberg United (W)	50	22	16	2	4	52	31	21
02 FC Bulleen Lions (W)	45	22	14	3	5	57	29	28
03 Box Hill (W)	43	22	13	4	5	47	29	18
04 Essendon Royals (W)	38	22	12	2	8	49	38	11
05 South Melbourne (W)	37	22	10	7	5	43	25	18
06 Alamein (W)	35	22	11	2	9	33	28	5
07 Boroondara Eagles (W)	29	22	9	2	11	32	39	-7
08 Spring Hills FC (W)	28	22	7	7	8	31	31	0
09 Preston Lions (W)	23	22	6	5	11	34	43	-9
10 Emerging Athlete Program (W)	20	22	5	5	12	33	65	-32
11 Bentleigh Greens (W)	14	22	4	2	16	27	41	-14
12 Brunswick Juventus (W)	13	22	4	1	17	20	59	-39

Head To Head

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)

33%

Draw

33%

South Melbourne (W)

33%

South Melbourne (W) Last 6 matches

16/08/2025 02:00

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 3 - 3 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

10/08/2025 02:00

South Melbourne (W) 1 - 1 Heidelberg United (W)

AUS VWC

03/08/2025 00:00

South Melbourne (W) 1 - 0 Preston Lions (W)

AUS WPL

25/07/2025 06:30

Spring Hills FC (W) 2 - 0 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

19/07/2025 00:00

South Melbourne (W) 0 - 1 Box Hill (W)

AUS WPL

16/07/2025 05:30

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 2 - 3 South Melbourne (W)

AUS VWC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Essendon Royals (W)

16/08/2025 01:00

Essendon Royals (W) 3 - 0 Emerging Athlete Program (W)

AUS WPL

01/08/2025 06:30

Bentleigh Greens (W) 1 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

26/07/2025 01:00

Essendon Royals (W) 5 - 0 Boroondara Eagles (W)

AUS WPL

19/07/2025 01:00

Alamein (W) 1 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

12/07/2025 02:00

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 3 - 5 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

04/07/2025 06:30

Preston Lions (W) 3 - 4 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

South Melbourne (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

12 (55%)10 (45%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

14 (61%)9 (39%)

South Melbourne (W)

Recent matches

Essendon Royals (W)

Under /Over

(73%)16 6(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

Under /Over

(41%)9 13(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

/Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Shots

South Melbourne (W)

Total shots

10.52 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Essendon Royals (W)

Total shots

12.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne (W) Pass Essendon Royals (W)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne (W)

Played games

Essendon Royals (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.26

3.95

Corners

4.09

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.77

Offsides

0.83

0.00

GK saves

0.00

South Melbourne (W)

DISCIPLINARY

Essendon Royals (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.86

0.57

0.05

0.00

2.05

Fouls

1.39

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 23 August 2025 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.

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

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess South Melbourne (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Essendon Royals (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 South Melbourne (W) and Essendon Royals (W) 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 Women’s 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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