Eastern Lions vs South Melbourne tips and predictions

South Melbourne will build on momentum

On 6 points Eastern Lions take on South Melbourne, on 44 points. There are 13 places between the two clubs.

South Melbourne will be rubbing their hands at the thought of this trip. Their short price isn't exactly great value though. Expect plenty of action as the visitors run out with the win.

It isn't difficult to see that the hosts are up against it. Eastern Lions are out of sorts, having lost their last 10 games at home. These losses have been underpinned by a lack of goals. It's not rocket science. They've not scored for 4 home matches on the spin which isn't enough if they are really to harbour any ambitions. Their defensive record at home could be telling in this clash too. They conceded three or more goals in 6 of their last 10 home matches. It's unlikely that they can plug those gaps in time for this huge task.

Not surprisingly there isn't much argument against the short price available to back the away side. South Melbourne have been victorious in 14 of their last 19 matches. Notably they've scored three or more goals in 10 of their last 19 games and even if they don't line up with their best eleven they are still huge favourites.

Aside from the 1X2 there's a pretty low rated backup bet in the BTTS market with the No option.