- Avondale U23 are very slight favourites at 2.08, while Green Gully U23 are 2.78 and the draw is 4.0.
- Both teams are in mid-table, each around 20-23 points in late May 2026.
- Avondale U23 have a slight edge in recent head-to-heads, winning 2-1 in February 2026.
Top-heavy, fast-paced Avondale U23 test for Green Gully
This Saturday's NPL Victoria U23 fixture between Avondale U23 and Green Gully U23 could be a classic of its kind with plenty of chances at each end as the two mid-table teams are both looking to climb into the top-half for the rest of the campaign.
Avondale U23 have been streaky this season but when they are on their game they are a force to be reckoned with as evidenced by their 5-2 home demolition of Bentleigh and 3-1 win away at South Melbourne.
But these two wins have been interspersed by defeats. So, it could be a long afternoon for Avondale U23 if they allow Green Gully to get into their groove.
The visitors are inconsistent, but only just, winning one of their last five with the 3-1 win over Heidelberg being their only positive result.
Youssef Ashmawy's brace there showed he can be a threat while Dion Micallef and Tyson Sacco regularly chip in with goals across high-scoring fixtures.
Avondale’s academy is the blueprint for NPL U23 footy
The teams are very different in nature with Avondale U23 a high-pressing side that push the tempo from the start, using the width of the field to great effect and transitioning with pace.
The Green Gully U23 model is more structured with flexible pivots in midfield and a measured tempo that suits the players and their development.
Head coach Andy Vargas took over in April 2026 and has brought in a youth-first policy with the attacking intent that should see both teams give a good account of themselves in this fixture.
It should be a close affair, but Avondale's attacking momentum and momentum should see them over the line, while a high-scoring draw could also be in store with the cool Melbourne weather that could make the surface slick and the chances flowing.
