LiontipsSouth Melbourne vs Wellington Phoenix Australia Cup Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
South Melbourne are first in the NPL Victoria and have already secured a place in the playoff semi-finals. The team has 56 points after 24 rounds, and the gap to its closest pursuer is six points. In the last round, South Melbourne left Port Melbourne Sharks no chance at home (4:0). It is worth noting the impressive defensive play of the hosts - only 18 goals conceded in the championship over 24 rounds.
Wellington Phoenix finished second in the last regular Australian championship and received a ticket straight to the playoff semi-finals. At this stage, the team did not meet the expectations of fans and experts' forecasts - after two matches with Melbourne Victory, elimination was recorded, and it went to extra time in the return match. On the eve of the start of the Cup, Phoenix did not play any friendly matches and it is difficult to judge how ready the team is now.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – no
In three of the hosts' last five matches, goals were not scored in either half
1.99Bet 1st half: total under 1.5
The bet came in four of the guests' previous five matches
1.76Bet Exact score 2:1
South Melbourne have won two of their last three games by one goal
9.70Tip and bets
The hosts are in the middle of their season and South Melbourne are in great playing shape. Plus, they are playing at home, and their opponents were not famous for their successful results away from home last season and currently have no playing practice. We believe that this pair could very well have a sensation.
Our prediction is South Melbourne with Asian handicap (0) for odds of 2.23 in BC Pari
Bet on total
South Melbourne have been successful because of their solid defence. Wellington Phoenix also relied on defence last season. It is unlikely that the teams will score more than three goals between them today.
The second bet is total under 3.5 goals for 1.78 in BC Fonbet
Bet on the first half
In three of the four previous matches between the visitors, the first half ended in a draw, which is what we expect today.
Forecast - a draw in the first half with a coefficient of 2.57 in the BC Liga Stavok
