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South Melbourne vs Bula Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.67 expected goals for South Melbourne and 1.07 for Bula, a combined total of 2.74. That distribution gives South Melbourne the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
South Melbourne win
51.5% probability
Expected goals
1.67 – 1.07
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
South Melbourne home form
8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Bula away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates South Melbourne to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 24% / 24% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.67 goals for South Melbourne and 1.07 for Bula, a combined 2.74 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
76%
Double chance 12
76%
Double chance X2
49%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.5%
- 1–010.8%
- 2–19.6%
- 2–09.0%
- 0–16.9%
Recent form
South Melbourne
- 2026-10-23T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Sydney United · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-17T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Sutherland Sharks · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-10T08:35:00.000Z · H vs Melbourne Victory · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-15T09:30:00.000Z · H vs Lions · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-11T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Oakleigh Cannons · 1-2 (L)
Bula
- 2026-05-17T03:00:00.000Z · H vs Vanuatu United · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-05-12T03:00:00.000Z · A vs South Melbourne · 2-4 (L)
- 2026-05-09T02:30:00.000Z · A vs Auckland FC 2 · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-05-06T03:00:00.000Z · H vs South Island United · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-04-18T07:00:00.000Z · H vs Auckland FC 2 · 2-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
OFC Pro League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Melbourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Hekari United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Vanuatu United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Bula | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | South Island United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tahiti United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Solomon Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is South Melbourne win, at 51.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.
A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.