South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Prediction & Betting Tips (13 August)

South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Prediction. South Melbourne will host Auckland FC on Wednesday 13 August in the Australia - Australia Cup. South Melbourne are in advantage over Auckland FC with a better win rate of 69.14% (South Melbourne) against 69.14% (Auckland FC). Read on for all of our football predictions and betting tips from our Experts for this game. Live football stream link is also available.
South Melbourne
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Wednesday 13 August
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Australia - Australia Cup
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Auckland FC
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Match Preview

South Melbourne enters their Australia Cup clash against Auckland FC riding a wave of momentum and transformation. Under the guidance of newly appointed caretaker coach Sinisa Cohadzic, the club has embraced a more attacking philosophy, evident in their recent 2–1 win over South Hobart. The squad has undergone notable changes, with fresh signings like Ren Nagamatsu, Yuzo Iwakami, and Alex Menelaou injecting energy into the midfield. Despite the departure of General Manager David Clarkson, the club remains focused, with Strati Xynas stepping in to steer operations. South Melbourne’s recent form—three wins in their last five matches—suggests a team rediscovering its rhythm at just the right time.

Auckland FC, meanwhile, is the A-League’s newest sensation, having burst onto the scene in 2024 and already claimed the Premiership title in their debut season. Their Australia Cup debut was nothing short of dominant, dismantling Gold Coast Knights 4–0. Despite recent departures, including co-vice-captain Tommy Smith and veteran Scott Galloway, the squad remains formidable. The club’s emphasis on late-game heroics and high-intensity pressing has made them a nightmare for opponents. With a blend of youthful exuberance and tactical discipline, Auckland FC is eager to prove their mettle against more seasoned sides like South Melbourne.

Tactically, this matchup promises a compelling contrast. South Melbourne’s possession-based buildup and reliance on midfield creativity—especially from players like Max Mikkola and Nahuel Bonada—will be tested against Auckland’s aggressive transitions and clinical finishing. Auckland’s ability to score in flurries, particularly in the final third, could expose South’s defensive vulnerabilities, which have seen them concede 37 goals this season. However, South’s home advantage and recent cohesion under Cohadzic may tilt the balance slightly in their favor.

Given the current trajectory of both teams, a 2–1 scoreline in favor of South Melbourne feels plausible. Auckland will likely find the net through their relentless pressure, but South’s experience and tactical maturity—especially in knockout scenarios—should see them edge this contest. Expect a tightly contested affair, with South Melbourne capitalizing on set pieces and midfield overloads to secure their place in the next round.

  • Summary: South Melbourne FC is going head to head with Auckland FC starting on 13 Aug 2025 at 09:30 UTC . The match is a part of the Australia Cup, Knockout Stage .
  • South Melbourne Feedinco Rating: 7.06
  • Auckland FC Feedinco Rating: 7.34
South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Prediction


Tip Reasoning

Few people expected South Melbourne to be battling against relegation, but that is the reality facing a team that has suffered ten defeats in 11 games recently, not to mention the fact that they have triumphed only once at home all season. For their part, title-chasing Auckland FC have recorded seven victories in their most recent ten Australia Cup matches.

Recommended Betting Tips for South Melbourne vs Auckland FC

Tip 1
Match Prediction
Auckland FC Win
Best Odds
1.46
Tip 2
Match Prediction
Draw or Auckland FC Win
Best Odds
1.09
Tip 3
Match Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Best Odds
1.53
Tip 4
Match Prediction
Both teams to score
Best Odds
1.72
Prediction

South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Prediction

South Melbourne 1 : 3 Auckland FC
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South Melbourne Win
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Draw
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Auckland FC Win
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South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Stats
Head to HeadHome TeamAway Team
NameSouth MelbourneAuckland FC
Clean Sheet20%40%
Failed to Score10%10%
Goals Conceded1.11.5
Goals Scored1.71.9
WIN Rate69.14%69.14%
Last 5 Games
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⚽ Goals Overview
Goals Scored   Who will score more?
Auckland FC is 11.76% better in terms of Goals Scored
South Melbourne
1.7 Goals / Match
South Melbourne at Home
Auckland FC
1.9 Goals / Match
Auckland FC at Away

Goals Conceded   Who will concede more?
South Melbourne is 36.36% better in terms of Goals Conceded
South Melbourne
1.1 Conceded / Match
South Melbourne at Home
Auckland FC
1.5 Conceded / Match
Auckland FC at Away
South Melbourne vs Auckland FC Timeline

South Melbourne Results

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South Melbourne 1:1 Green Gully
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Heidelberg Utd 1:1 South Melbourne
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South Hobart 1:2 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 2:0 Altona Magic
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Dandenong City 3:3 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 2:1 Hume City
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South Melbourne 0:1 Dandenong Thunder
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South Melbourne 2:1 Preston Lions
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St Albans 2:2 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 4:2 Melbourne Victory U21
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Melbourne Knights 0:2 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 0:2 Port Melbourne Sharks
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South Melbourne 1:2 Oakleigh Cannons
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Avondale FC 4:0 South Melbourne
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Green Gully 1:0 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 0:3 Heidelberg Utd
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Altona Magic 0:0 South Melbourne
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South Melbourne 1:3 Dandenong City
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Hume City 1:1 South Melbourne
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Dandenong Thunder 1:0 South Melbourne

Auckland FC Results

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Brisbane Roar (Aus) 2:2 Auckland FC (Nzl)
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Gold Coast Knights 0:4 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 0:2 Melbourne Victory
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Melbourne Victory 0:1 Auckland FC
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Western United 4:2 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 1:0 Perth Glory
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Melbourne Victory 0:2 Auckland FC
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Sydney FC 2:2 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 1:1 WS Wanderers
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Brisbane Roar 0:2 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 2:2 Central Coast Mariners
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Newcastle Jets 1:1 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 4:4 Adelaide United
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Auckland FC 6:1 Wellington Phoenix
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Western United 0:2 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 2:1 Macarthur FC
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WS Wanderers 0:1 Auckland FC
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Adelaide United 2:2 Auckland FC
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Auckland FC 3:0 Melbourne City
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Perth Glory 1:0 Auckland FC

Overview

South Melbourne Auckland FC Prediction

South Melbourne v Auckland FC Prediction & Tips (and online live stream*) starts on Wednesday 13 August in the Australia - Australia Cup. Here on Feedinco, we will cover all types of match predictions, stats and all match previews for all Australia - Australia Cup matches. You can find all statistics, last 5 games stats and Comparison for both teams South Melbourne and Auckland FC .

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From all statistics and latest matches and timeline data, our professional advice and experts suggest to bet on a Auckland FC Win which have odds of 1.37. We also suggest the best bookmaker which is 1xBet which have better odds on this type of bet.

Auckland FC has 84% to win against South Melbourne

There is a 76% chance of this match having O2.5 goals

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Faq on South Melbourne v Auckland FC

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When is the match between South Melbourne v Auckland FC?

The match between South Melbourne - Auckland FC is on Wednesday 13 August.

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South Melbourne are currently in a better form than the away team - Auckland FC.

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