South East Melbourne Phoenix - Illawarra Hawks

The Facts

• A high-tension relegation six-pointer between two sides desperate to escape the danger zone (ranked 8th and 9th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 3.
• Recent results have been tough for South East Melbourne (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Illawarra may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, South East Melbourne has recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 1921:1947 (averaging 96.1:97.4 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for South East Melbourne against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 991:916 goals (averaging 99.1:91.6 per game).