Competition: NPL Victoria
Market: Alton Magic win
Chances: 3/4 @BetUS
Looking to return to victory immediately this weekend, the Altona Magic will host Bentley at Paisley Park for an NPL Victoria game on Saturday morning.
Starting with the hosts putting on a nightmarish game last time they fell to a shocking 4-1 blow against South Melbourne, Altona will be looking for an immediate answer here. However, after impressing many in the NPL Victoria this season and firmly on pole position to claim a playoff spot in 2023, John Markowski’s men will be desperate to reassert themselves in the top six this season. weekend. With 15 points in just six of their last games – a streak that dates back to June 16 – the Magic have also built a reputation for their clinical performance in the final third. Fans around Paisley Park, undefeated in NPL Victoria since the end of May, have also seen their team win four of their last five matches on home soil. With a 2-1 win when they last faced the away side on Saturday May 6th, Markovski’s team are looking to repeat the game here.
As for the away side, while Bentley could have claimed a much-needed 2-0 victory over St Albans as early as June 30, it looks like it could only be a slight boost. Starting July with a routine 2-0 home loss to Hume City, the Greens found themselves in the midst of a protracted struggle. With just one point in any of their previous four NPL Victoria matches, Riccardo Marchioli’s men have also won just one of their previous 10 tournaments, a streak that starts May 20. With their extended wobble highlighted by a 3-1 hit at the hands of Oakley last month, Bentley will certainly face a major test on Saturday morning. Having suffered a 2-1 defeat when they welcomed the top playoff contenders at the Kingston Heath Football Complex on May 6th, we expect the same result here.
Bet: Altona Magic 3/4 beat Bentley in NPL Victoria on Saturday @ BetUS