The Facts
- Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
- Preston may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, South Melbourne has had a series of home games.
- Preston is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Preston won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:5. (average 0.8:1.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Preston won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:3. (average 1:1.5).
Draw
1/16-finals
1/8-finals
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | SD Raiders | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | APIA Leichhardt | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 1 |
| 3 | Preston Lions | South Melbourne | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Queensland Lions | North Sunshine Eagles | 4 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 2 |
| 2 | South Melbourne | Queensland Lions | 3 : 1 |
Final
| 1 | Melbourne Victory | South Melbourne |





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