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South Melbourne vs Vanuatu United Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.78 expected goals for South Melbourne and 1.63 for Vanuatu United, a combined total of 4.40. That distribution gives South Melbourne the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% 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
61.7% probability
Expected goals
2.78 – 1.63
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Vanuatu United away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates South Melbourne to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 17% / 21% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.78 goals for South Melbourne and 1.63 for Vanuatu United, a combined 4.40 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
79%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
38%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–17.7%
- 3–17.1%
- 2–26.2%
- 3–25.8%
- 1–15.5%
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)
Vanuatu United
- 2026-09-12T04:00:00.000Z · H vs Central Coast Mariners · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-09T04:00:00.000Z · H vs Central Coast Mariners · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-05-20T01:30:00.000Z · A vs South Melbourne · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-05-17T03:00:00.000Z · A vs Bula · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-05-13T07:00:00.000Z · A vs Tahiti United · 2-2 (D)
Head-to-head
- 2026-05-20T01:30:00.000Z · South Melbourne 4-0 Vanuatu United (OFC Pro League)
- 2026-03-15T04:00:00.000Z · South Melbourne 0-2 Vanuatu United (OFC Pro League)
- 2026-02-08T01:30:00.000Z · South Melbourne 5-2 Vanuatu United (OFC Pro League)
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 61.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 75% and over 2.5 goals at 81%.
A 62% 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.