The Facts
- South Melbourne has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Auckland 2 is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Auckland 2 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
- South Melbourne might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 3 head-to-head matches, South Melbourne won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 5:5. (average 1.7:1.7).
- Including home match between the teams, South Melbourne won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | South Melbourne | Bye | |
| 2 | Bula | Vanuatu United | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Auckland FC 2 | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | South Island Utd |
Semi-finals
| 1 | South Melbourne | Vanuatu United | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Auckland FC 2 | South Island Utd | 1 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | South Melbourne | Auckland FC 2 | 1 : 2 |





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