Altona Magic vs South Melbourne: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Altona Magic prepare to host South Melbourne on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 08:15, this AUSTRALIA: NPL Victoria fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Altona Magic, currently 6th in the standings with 3 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

South Melbourne, sitting 5th with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 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.

Recent meetings between Altona Magic and South Melbourne have favored South Melbourne, with South Melbourne claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Oakleigh Cannons, Altona Magic recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

South Melbourne's last outing came against Hume City, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Altona Magic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Altona Magic and South Melbourne 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: Altona Magic's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. South Melbourne's games average 3.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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