Match Report
32 points for South Melbourne (6th), 35 for Avondale Heights (4th): a 3-point gap. Avondale Heights had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 4th in the table.
South Melbourne had lost four in a row. Over the last five, South Melbourne had taken 3 of 15 points to Avondale Heights's 9.
Across 7 recorded meetings, South Melbourne have 1 win to Avondale Heights's 5, with 1 draw, at 3.71 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 71% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Avondale Heights: Patrick Flottmann (30'), George Ott (35'), Che Gorr Burchmore (53'), Seita Murai (65')
Key stats
Possession: South Melbourne 29% · Avondale Heights 71% · Total shots: 4-13 · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 2-6