South Melbourne (W) vs Essendon Royals (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 April

South Melbourne (W)

L L W L L

5th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

1-2

20/04/2024 02:00

Essendon Royals (W)

W L W W D

3rd 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 20 April 2024 (kick-off: 02:00) 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 April 20, 2024 at 02:00.
South Melbourne (W) are currently 5th with 35 points after 22 matches.
Essendon Royals (W) sit 3rd with 45 points from 22 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

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

02:00

2024-04-20

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

South Melbourne (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

2024-04-20 02:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/04/2024

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

01 FC Bulleen Lions (W)	52	22	17	1	4	67	22	45
02 Preston Lions (W)	45	22	14	3	5	67	34	33
03 Essendon Royals (W)	45	22	14	3	5	40	32	8
04 Heidelberg United (W)	39	21	12	3	6	49	35	14
05 South Melbourne (W)	35	22	10	5	7	48	35	13
06 Boroondara Eagles (W)	32	21	10	2	9	42	41	1
07 Box Hill (W)	30	21	9	3	9	39	31	8
08 Alamein (W)	27	21	8	3	10	39	52	-13
09 Emerging Athlete Program (W)	19	18	5	4	9	27	38	-11
10 Bentleigh Greens (W)	14	22	4	2	16	21	57	-36
11 Brunswick Juventus (W)	13	22	3	4	15	30	52	-22
12 Calder United SC (W)	12	20	3	3	14	24	64	-40

South Melbourne (W) Last 6 matches

08/04/2024 06:15

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 3 - 0 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

30/03/2024 01:00

South Melbourne (W) 2 - 2 Alamein (W)

AUS WPL

16/03/2024 01:00

South Melbourne (W) 4 - 1 Bentleigh Greens (W)

AUS WPL

09/09/2023 05:30

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 2 - 4 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

02/09/2023 05:30

Boroondara Eagles (W) 1 - 2 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

18/08/2023 06:30

Boroondara Eagles (W) 0 - 2 South Melbourne (W)

AUS WPL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Essendon Royals (W)

06/04/2024 00:00

Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 2 Boroondara Eagles (W)

AUS WPL

01/04/2024 05:15

Heidelberg United (W) 1 - 3 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

23/03/2024 00:00

Calder United SC (W) 4 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

18/03/2024 05:15

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 1 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

10/09/2023 02:00

Essendon Royals (W) 7 - 1 Casey Comets (W)

AVPL(W）

03/09/2023 01:00

Essendon Royals (W) 3 - 1 Ringwood City (W)

AVPL(W）

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

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

13 (59%)9 (41%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

12 (52%)11 (48%)

South Melbourne (W)

Recent matches

Essendon Royals (W)

Under /Over

(91%)20 2(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

Under /Over

(55%)12 10(45%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(52%)12 11(48%)

Under /Over

(68%)15 7(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

/Yes

(82%)18 4(18%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(70%)16 7(30%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Shots

South Melbourne (W)

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Essendon Royals (W)

Total shots

13.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne (W) Pass Essendon Royals (W)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne (W)

Played games

Essendon Royals (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.09

Clean sheets

0.22

3.91

Corners

3.96

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

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

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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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 20 April 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 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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