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As South Melbourne prepares to host Queensland Lions in the Australian Cup on September 15, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent form. South Melbourne has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a solid offensive strategy that bolsters their confidence at home. Meanwhile, Queensland Lions enter this encounter in impressive form, having won their last 5 matches, highlighting their momentum and capability to pressure opposing defenses.
From a tactical standpoint, South Melbourne will likely rely on their home advantage, utilizing a compact defense to fend off Queensland’s aggressive attack. With odds indicating a 1.65 favored outcome for a home win, there is a general consensus around their chances of claiming victory. Our model predicts a 60.4% probability of a home win, 23.6% for a draw, and 20.3% for an away win, reflecting the heightened expectations for South Melbourne’s performance.
Despite Queensland’s strong streak, the pressure of away matches can often complicate success. As both teams vie for progression in the tournament, this clash promises to be a tightly contested affair, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of knockout football.
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| South Melbourne 56.5% |
Draw 22% |
Lions 21.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of Australian Cup South Melbourne: 20.22% Queensland Lions: 14%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.65 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
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1.67 | 4.33 | 4.36 |
Latest Results
| 06.09.26 South Melbourne FC – Heidelberg United – 2:1 29.08.26 Caroline Springs George Cross – South Melbourne FC – 1:0 26.08.26 Preston Lions – South Melbourne FC – 1:2 23.08.26 South Melbourne FC – Heidelberg United – 1:2 15.08.26 Melbourne City Youth – South Melbourne FC – 0:3 |
30.08.26 Queensland Lions – Peninsula Power – 4:1 25.08.26 Queensland Lions – North Sunshine Eagles – 4:0 14.08.26 Moreton City Excelsior – Queensland Lions – 0:2 11.08.26 Queensland Lions – Melbourne City – 2:0 07.08.26 Queensland Lions – Brisbane Roar U23 – 4:2 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
1/16-finals
| 1 | Sydney Olympic | Brisbane Roar | 0 : 3 |
| 2 | Bayswater | Sydney FC | 1 : 5 |
| 3 | Rochedale | SD Raiders | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Azzurri United | Macarthur FC | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | APIA Leichhardt | Peninsula | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Sydney Utd | Central Coast Mariners | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Tigers FC | WS Wanderers | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Kingborough Lions | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 4 |
| 9 | Marlin Coast | Brunswick Juventus | 0 : 4 |
| 10 | Preston Lions | Newcastle Jets | 3 : 2 |
| 11 | South Melbourne | Adelaide United | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Maitland | Fremantle City | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Weston Bears | Melbourne City | 0 : 3 |
| 14 | Queensland Lions | Perth Glory | 2 : 1 |
| 15 | FK Beograd | North Sunshine Eagles | 2 : 3 |
| 16 | Cumberland Utd. | Heidelberg Utd | 0 : 3 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney FC | 2 : 4 |
| 2 | SD Raiders | Macarthur FC | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney Utd | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | WS Wanderers | Melbourne Victory | 1 : 2 |
| 5 | Brunswick Juventus | Preston Lions | 1 : 4 |
| 6 | South Melbourne | Fremantle City | 4 : 3 |
| 7 | Melbourne City | Queensland Lions | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | North Sunshine Eagles | Heidelberg Utd | 1 : 0 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | SD Raiders | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | APIA Leichhardt | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 1 |
| 3 | Preston Lions | South Melbourne | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Queensland Lions | North Sunshine Eagles | 4 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | Queensland Lions |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
Australian Cup Outrights
1. Sydney FC: 2.75 (33.09%)
2. Melbourne Victory: 2.8 (32.5%)
3. South Melbourne: 4.5 (20.22%)
4. Queensland Lions: 6.5 (14%)
5. Azzuri: 501 (0.18%)
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