Heidelberg Utd vs Moreland City tips and predictions

Heidelberg Utd make themselves hard to oppose

It's third placed Heidelberg Utd hosting 14th placed Moreland City in this NPL Victoria clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 19-point gap between the sides.

The total goals expectation with the sportsbooks is quite high so this could be entertaining.

It's hard to see beyond a straightforward home win but their odds-on price is nothing to get excited about. Moreland City aren't expected to pose a threat to this side though.

If their recent results are anything to go by, Moreland City will be put through the wringer. The hosts have registered 10 wins from 15 matches while the visitors have come off second best in their last 11 matches, home and away. Everything points to a further defeat here.

The visitors' defence will be under scrutiny from whistle to whistle. In away matches Moreland City have conceded three or more goals in 10 of their last 15 campaigns. On top of that, some parts of the attacking form shown by the visitors have been left wanting; they have averaged just 0.5 goals in their last 13 matches.

In their last fixture Moreland City were humbled 4-1 by Manningham United Blues.

With the fundamental superiority of Heidelberg Utd it is possible that they keep Moreland City out of contention. It isn't a strong view and it won't be for everyone, but the No BTTS bet is fair enough. In the total goals market, it's less than three goals standing out in this one given the latest odds.