- FC Melbourne Serbia are unbeaten in 5 games (W4, D1) and have won their last 3 games.
- Manningham United Blues are winless in 5 games (D1, L4).
Melbourne Srbija are a solid 6th in NPL Victoria 2 2026
FC Melbourne Serbia have a solid platform from which to challenge for promotion in NPL Victoria 2 2026 and currently sit 6th with 29 points from 18 games. Melbourne Srbija have been in fine form lately, going unbeaten in their last 5 matches and winning their last 3. The hosts have beaten Melbourne Knights 2-0 at home and taken a scalp at high-flying Northcote City 3-2, so they'll be feeling confident heading into this weekend's fixture.
Manningham have struggled of late
Nick Marinos' Manningham United Blues have struggled in recent weeks and arrive at FC Melbourne Serbia on Saturday in NPL Victoria 2 2026, just off the pace with 26 points from 19 matches. United's run of 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last 5 is in stark contrast to the hosts' recent form and they need to arrest the slide immediately to climb the table and remain in the hunt for promotion. Their most recent results have seen them lose 4-1 to Langwarrin SC, 3-2 to North Geelong Warriors and draw 2-2 with North Sunshine Eagles SC.
Melbourne have the form and the edge on home soil
The odds favor FC Melbourne Serbia at 1.77, with Blues priced up at 3.42 and the draw at 4.3. That's a touch surprising given the difference in form between the 2 teams and Melbourne's clear advantage in this fixture. Melbourne have the home edge and form, and with their speed, direct wing play and transition game, they'll look to exploit the width and pace against Manningham.
Manningham are a nice possession-based side when at their best, but can get caught when they're forced to defend in transition and their shape gets stretched. FC Melbourne Serbia won the last clash 2-1 away, but we're against them this week with FC Melbourne Serbia winning 2 of the 3 meetings so far, and Manningham failing to win their last trip to this ground.
Goals at both ends likely
The main selection for this game will be FC Melbourne Serbia to win and we'll take Over 2.5 goals at 1.36 and Both Teams to Score at 1.42 in the match predictions as well. FC Melbourne Serbia are a tough nut to crack at home, having won 6, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their home games in NPL Victoria 2 2026, averaging 1.67 goals scored and 0.89 goals conceded per home match.
Manningham score 1.44 goals away from home in NPL Victoria 2 2026, and while they should be able to nick one in this game, their inability to keep it tight at the back in recent games will cost them.
