Avondale FC vs South Melbourne tips and predictions

Avondale FC odds-on for a reason

It might not be very long after this gets underway before the home side establishes a firm foothold on the match. The total expected goals is a higher number than usual so this could be entertaining.

Even though Avondale FC are a short price what happens here is anyone's guess. The impulse is to back a home win but if they're lacklustre then who knows. On paper, the home side should win.

The hosts come into the match having banked 10 wins from their last 15 games.

So what is it about this home team's form? Avondale FC have scored two or more goals in 12 of their recent 15 matches coupled with some first-rate defending. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 7 of their last 8 games. This clash will be an opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet again.

Goal scoring chances away from their own turf have proved elusive for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 13 of their last 14 away matches. All the data in the world could be meaningless with the benefit of hindsight if their strikers can regain confidence in front of goal. But don't bank on it.

Over the last 7 matches between the two teams in this rivalry, Avondale FC have been superior in all of them, running out with consecutive wins.

The sportsbooks are expecting both sides to get in on the act despite the favouritism for Avondale FC. This preview is all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense.