Our Eastern Lions vs South Melbourne Prediction: 1-2
Eastern Lions vs South Melbourne in the Australia FFA Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 19, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Eastern Lions vs South Melbourne stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Eastern Lions's Last Match – Langwarrin vs Eastern Lions
Eastern Lions will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Australia Victoria Premier League 1 victory over Langwarrin, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
South Melbourne's Last Match – South Melbourne vs Heidelberg Utd
South Melbourne must win to recover from their recent 0-3 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against Heidelberg Utd on April 13 and regain momentum. In that match, South Melbourne had 50% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Melbourne | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 65 |
 Heidelberg Utd | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 121 |
Eastern Lions vs South Melbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Eastern Lions | South Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Eastern Lions are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while South Melbourne average 0.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Eastern Lions 10-26
South Melbourne 9-17
What are the odds for this match?
Eastern Lions to win: @5.75
Draw: @4.75
South Melbourne to win: @1.363