SMFC vs AFC Dream11 Prediction: South Melbourne FC (SMFC) will face Auckland FC (AFC) in a Knock-out stage clash of the Australian Cup 2025. Let’s look at the prediction for today’s match between South Melbourne FC and Auckland FC.
South Melbourne FC is set to face Auckland FC on 13th August 2025 at St. Jakob-Park, Basel. If you are looking for a SMFC vs AFC Dream11 prediction for today’s football match, then you are at the right place.
SMFC vs AFC Dream11 Prediction & Match Details
| Match | South Melbourne FC vs Auckland FC |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australian Cup 2025 |
| Date & Time | 13th August 2025, 03:00 PM IST |
| Venue | St. Jakob-Park, Basel |
SMFC vs AFC Team Analysis & Match Preview
South Melbourne FC:
- Riding strong momentum under coach Sinisa Cohadzic with more attacking approch.
- won 3 of thier last 5 matches, includng a 2-1 victory over South Hobart.
- Midfield boosted by new signings Ren Nagamatsu, Yuzo Iwakami and Alex Menelaou.
- They have weak in defence 37 goals conceded this season.
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Strength at home and better tactical cohesion in recent games.
Auckland FC:
- A-League’s newwest poerhouse won championship in debut season in 2024
- Dominated Gold Coast Knights 4-0 in thier Australia Cup debut.
- Play with high-intensity pressing and deadly late-game finishing..
- Recent departures (Tommy Smith, Scott Galloway) but still a formidable squad.
- Dangerous in transitions and quick to score in flurries.
SMFC vs AFC Head-to-Head Record [Last 0 Matches]
*** This is the 1st Competative meeting between both teams****
| Total Matches | South Melbourne FC Wins | Auckland FC Win | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SMFC vs AFC: Probable Playing XIs
South Melbourne FC: Javier Lopez; A. Menelaou, L. Adams, P. Batsis, C. Marshall; R. Nagamatsu, Y. Iwakami, M. Mikkola; N. Bonada, L. Brennan, G. D’Angelo
Auckland FC: A. Paulsen; N. Boxall, D. Wynne, C. Elliot, T. Doyle; J. McCowatt, A. Singh, R. Piscopo; J. Ball, K. Adams, D. Waine
Top Players to Watch
| South Melbourne Key Players | Auckland FC Key Players |
|---|---|
| Max Mikkola | Kosta Adams |
| Nahuel Bonada | Clayton Lewis |
| Ren Nagamatsu | Callum Elliot |
| Yuzo Iwakami | Joe Bell |
Fantasy Tips – SMFC vs AFC Dream11 Prediction
- Consider G May or J Randall as captain/vice-captain.
- Pick midfield creators like A Brennan and L Rogerson.
- Include at least 3 attacking players from both sides (BTTS likely).
- Auckland may dominate possession late in the game, so defenders from SM should be chosen carefully.
- Suggested Formation: 3-4-3 with 5 South Melbourne & 6 Auckland FC players.
SMFC vs AFC Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have attacking flair, but South Melbourne’s home advantage and recent tactical improvements under Cohadzic give them a slight edge. Auckland’s pressing will test SMFC’s defence but host may took game away deu to midfield overloads.
Predicted Score: South Melbourne FC 2–1 Auckland FC
Match Winner: South Melbourne FC
Best Bet: BTTS – Yes & Over 2.5 Goals
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