South Melbourne vs Auckland FC 2: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As South Melbourne prepare to host Auckland-2 on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 09:00, this AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA: OFC Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

South Melbourne, currently 2nd in the standings with 11 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Auckland-2, sitting 1st with 15 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

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In their previous league match against Vanuatu United, South Melbourne recorded a 5-2 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Auckland-2's last outing came against Solomon Kings, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, South Melbourne are expected to maintain their unknown structure, South Melbourne and Auckland-2 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: South Melbourne's fixtures have averaged 4.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 71% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Auckland-2's games average 2.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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