Avondale FC vs Melbourne Knights tips and predictions

Foolish to look beyond Avondale FC?

On 16 NPL Victoria points, first placed Avondale FC host fourth placed Melbourne Knights. The visitors will be looking to close the gap. Will they be adding to their 11 points?

Avondale FC look levels above Melbourne Knights and even though they are big favourites, the short price is where you'll find the value. It is rare that backing a short price favourite yields a positive return. But this is such an occasion.

If their latest results are an indicator of what's to come then Avondale FC are the side in form. The hosts have won each of their last 5 games. And the travelling side has failed to deliver at times. They've lost 9 of their recent 13 matches on the road. They're destined to taste defeat again here.

Avondale FC have scored three or more goals in all of their recent 5 matches.

Most observers will understand that the travelling players have a not-insignificant hurdle to overcome.

Away from home Melbourne Knights have conceded two or more goals in 14 of their last 20 matches. If this stat proves to be significant, you are likely to see the home team pick holes in their defensive line.

Avondale FC have won 8 of the last 13 fixtures between these sides before this one. This looks like an ideal time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. And it is unlikely they will fail to do just that.

The betting markets imply that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for Avondale FC. Even though the odds-on won't appeal if you're looking for a big price the BTTS Yes bet is the likely outcome.