South Melbourne vs Sutherland Sharks Prediction
Australia · Group Stage - 4
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South Melbourne vs Sutherland Sharks: result, form and history
South Melbourne beat Sutherland Sharks on penalties (6-5) after a 0-0 draw in the Australian Championship on 7 Nov 2026. It was in line with recent form: South Melbourne had won 5 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Sutherland Sharks.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Penalty Shootout6 - 5
Team Comparison
South Melbourne
Sutherland SharksGame State Tendencies
South Melbourne- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.1 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Sutherland Sharks- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.7 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
1 previous meeting, all competitions
South Melbourne1Wins · 100%0Wins · 0%Previous meetings
17/10/2026Sutherland SharksSouth MelbourneRecent Form
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Melbourne | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | +5 | 10 | DWDW |
| 2 | Sydney United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 | LWDD |
| 3 | Sutherland Sharks | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 | DLWL |
| 4 | Canberra FC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | -4 | 4 | WLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Melbourne | 4 | 6:1 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney United | 4 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Sutherland Sharks | 4 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Canberra FC | 4 | 3:7 | 4 |
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About the South Melbourne vs Sutherland Sharks forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
South Melbourne and Sutherland Sharks in the Australian Championship table
This is a meeting of two top-four sides: South Melbourne are 1st in the Australian Championship, 6 points ahead of Sutherland Sharks in 3rd. League goal record so far: South Melbourne 6-1, Sutherland Sharks 3-4. The full standings are on the Australian Championship Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
South Melbourne and Sutherland Sharks have met only 1 time recently, with 1.0 goals in that meeting. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.