Bitesize Prediction: Dandenong City vs Manningham United Blues – 26/07/24

Competition: NPL Victoria

Market: Dandenong City win

Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet

Smelling the chance to widen their buffer in the play-off chase, Dandenong will welcome Manningham United to the Frank Holohan Soccer Complex on Friday morning.

Starting with the hosts, making an immediate return to winning ways last weekend as they secured an eye-catching 2-1 victory away at South Melbourne, Dandenong should be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Skyrocketing their way into the play-off places and rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender on Friday morning, Nick Tolios’ men have won three of their previous four NPL Victoria appearances. Signing off June with a stunning performance as they stormed their way to a 7-1 romp against Moreland City, the Dandy will also be excited by their free-scoring displays in the final third. Including an action-packed 3-2 win away at Green Gully on July 6th, Tolios’ side have notched 14 goals in just their last four NPL Victoria matchups. Likewise, claiming a thrilling 3-2 victory when they last met Friday’s guests back on April 27th, Dandenong will be seeking a repeat display this weekend.

As for the visitors, putting in another nightmare display last weekend as they slumped to a routine 5-1 drumming at the hands of Hume City, Manningham are in the midst of a public struggle. At the heart of an NPL Victoria relegation scrap and opening Friday’s showdown sat four points adrift of safety, George Karkaletsis’ side have continued to show a string of glaring issues this season. Opening July with a 1-0 loss against Melbourne Knights, the Templestowe-based outfit have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous 14 consecutive appearances. With that extended rut stemming all the way back to April 13th, Friday’s guests appear to have another huge struggle on their hands here. With their struggles underlined by another 5-1 defeat against Avondale on June 22nd, it is no secret that Manningham have gained a reputation for their defensive issues.

Bet: Dandenong City 2/5 to beat Manningham United Blues in Friday’s NPL Victoria matchup @ 1xBet