George Cross vs South MelbournePrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

The Victoria NPL derby pits Sunshine Georgies, seventh on 35 points (8 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses, 34 goals scored and the same number conceded in 25 games), against South Melbourne, fifth on 41 points with 13 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses (39-35). At home the hosts have won 5 of their 12 matches, while South Melbourne's away record is almost the opposite: 9 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 25 scored and only 11 conceded. South Melbourne's form over their last five league matches reads L W W W D, while in their most recent outings overall they beat Melbourne City II 3-0, drew 3-3 with Fremantle City, beat St. Albans Saints 2-0 and Adelaide United 2-1, before losing 1-2 to Heidelberg United in their latest match. The Victoria NPL is averaging 2.98 goals per match. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.