Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultSouth Melbourne to win ✓56% · @1.83
Double chanceSouth Melbourne or draw ✓79% · @1.22
Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sutherland Sharks welcome South Melbourne to Seymour Shaw Park for a Australian Championship fixture on Saturday 17 October (05:00 WAT). In the table, Sutherland Sharks are 3rd, among the top four, on 4 points after 4 matches; South Melbourne are 1st (leading the league) with 10.
Current form
Sutherland Sharks, last 5: DLWLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Manly United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
South Melbourne, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Melbourne Victory, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sutherland Sharks 21%, draw 23%, South Melbourne 56%.
Lower-risk option: South Melbourne or draw (79%) at 1.22.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was South Melbourne or draw (79%, odds 1.22). Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sutherland Sharks21%fair 4.82 · @3.50
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @3.40
South Melbourne56%fair 1.79 · @1.83
Score grid: top six
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
South Melbourne to win✓
56%
1.79
1.83
Double chance
South Melbourne or draw✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Draw no bet
South Melbourne (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.37
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Recent results
Sutherland Sharks – last 6
DLWLDW
2 Sep
vs Manly United
1–1
D
30 Aug
vs SD Raiders
1–2
L
22 Aug
vs St George City FA
2–1
W
16 Aug
@ Marconi Stallions
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Sydney FC U23
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Wollongong Wolves
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
South Melbourne – last 6
DWLWLW
10 Oct
vs Melbourne Victory
0–0
D
15 Sep
vs Lions
3–1
W
11 Sep
@ Oakleigh Cannons
1–2
L
6 Sep
vs Heidelberg United
2–1
W
29 Aug
@ Sunshine Georgies
0–1
L
26 Aug
@ Preston Lions
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sutherland Sharks and South Melbourne.
What is the prediction for Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
Our pick is South Melbourne or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
On our numbers Sutherland Sharks have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 23% and South Melbourne 56%.
When is Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne?
Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne (Australian Championship) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Seymour Shaw Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
