Essendon Royals Sc - Altona City prediction 31 July 2026
Essendon Royals Sc
Altona City
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| 1 |  Malvern City | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 66:33 | +33 | 56 |
| 2 |  Goulburn Valley Suns | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 59:35 | +24 | 55 |
| 3 |  Bayside Argonauts | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 47:32 | +15 | 50 |
| 4 | Essendon Royals Sc | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 63:42 | +21 | 48 |
| 5 |  Keilor Park | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 39:37 | +2 | 44 |
| 6 |  Box Hill United | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 37:32 | +5 | 40 |
| 7 |  Whittlesea United | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 49:31 | +18 | 38 |
| 8 |  Springvale White Eagles | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 32:46 | -14 | 32 |
| 9 |  Eastern Lions | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 43:43 | 0 | 30 |
| 10 |  Kingston City | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 37:55 | -18 | 30 |
| 11 |  Nunawading | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 29:44 | -15 | 29 |
| 12 |  Werribee City | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 37:50 | -13 | 24 |
| 13 | Altona City | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 25:44 | -19 | 17 |
| 14 |  Moreland City | 26 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 34:73 | -39 | 14 |
Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City Prediction (Jul 31)
The Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City prediction for Jul 31 in the Victoria Premier League 2 points to a comfortable home win. Based on all available stats, Essendon Royals Sc have a 60% chance of winning, while a draw sits at 25% and an Altona City victory at just 15%. The match kicks off at 10:30 and bookmakers also see the hosts as strong favorites.
Team Form
Essendon Royals Sc are flying. Their last five matches read: W, W, D, W, W. They scored 15 goals in that run, including a 4-2 home win over Kingston City and a 3-2 victory against Box Hill United. The only minor blip was a 1-1 draw away at Bayside Argonauts, but overall the Royals are full of confidence, particularly at home where they have won four of those five.
Altona City, by contrast, are struggling badly. Their last five results are D, L, D, L, D โ zero wins. They scored just 3 goals across those matches, drawing 0-0 with Whittlesea United and losing 3-1 to Box Hill United. This poor form makes them huge underdogs heading into this fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is one-sided. Essendon Royals Sc have won all three previous meetings, with Altona City yet to register even a draw. The most recent clash, on Apr 25, 2026, ended 0-2 in Essendon's favour. Before that, Essendon romped to a 5-2 away win on May 16, 2025, and also won 2-1 at home on Feb 8, 2025. The aggregate score across the three games is 9-3 for Essendon.
League Table Positions
Essendon Royals Sc sit 3rd in the Victoria Premier League 2 table with 41 points from 22 matches (13 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses). They are the highest scorers in the top four with 54 goals. At home, they are the league's best side โ top of the home standings with 8 wins from 11 outings and a massive 36 goals scored. Altona City do not appear in the top 12 of the overall table, which underlines the gulf between the two teams.
Win Probability: Essendon Royals Sc or Altona City?
We calculate the match outcome probabilities as follows: Essendon Royals Sc win โ 60%, draw โ 25%, Altona City win โ 15%.
These percentages are derived from the bookmaker odds (home 1.91, draw 2.63, away 5.00) which implied a 47% home win chance after removing the margin. We then adjusted upwards based on Essendon's outstanding form (four wins in five), a perfect 3-0 head-to-head record, their position as the home table leaders, and Altona City's dreadful run of no wins in five. Essendon Royals Sc are clearly the more likely winners.
Odds & Match Prediction
The latest odds show Essendon Royals Sc at 1.91, the draw at 2.63, and Altona City at 5.00. Bookmakers see Altona as the big outsiders. Considering the stats, our betting tip aligns with the data: Essendon Royals Sc to win is the safest outcome. With their home firepower and Altona's inability to keep clean sheets, a home win by at least two goals is a realistic match prediction.
Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City โ FAQ
- Who will win Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City?
- Essendon Royals Sc are heavily favoured to win. Our win probability model gives them a 60% chance, while Altona City have only a 15% chance. The strong home form and head-to-head dominance make Essendon the obvious pick.
- What is the win probability for Essendon Royals Sc?
- Essendon Royals Sc have a calculated win probability of 60%. This is based on their excellent recent form (4W 1D), a perfect 3-0 H2H record against Altona City, their top position in the home league table, and bookmaker odds of 1.91 which imply a high chance.
- When is the Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City match?
- The match is scheduled for Jul 31, 2026, with kick-off at 10:30. It is a Victoria Premier League 2 fixture in Australia.
- What are the odds for Essendon Royals Sc vs Altona City?
- The current 1X2 odds are: Essendon Royals Sc home win 1.91, draw 2.63, Altona City away win 5.00. These odds clearly show the home side as big favourites.
- What is the head-to-head record between Essendon Royals Sc and Altona City?
- Essendon Royals Sc have won all three previous meetings. The scores were 0-2 (Apr 2026), 2-5 (May 2025), and 2-1 (Feb 2025). Altona City have not managed a single draw or win in this fixture.