The Victorian Premier League in Australia starts this weekend with the new season. Traditionally, this is done either by the grand final winner or the final participant of the pre-season. And this was a bit surprising in Oakleigh in September, who were “only” fourth after the regular round, but then made a 3-1 win against Green Gully, 5: 2 and the semifinals of Bentleigh Greens. The final was lost 2-2 against South Melbourne.
Kingston has been the champion of the VPL2 last season, but before Dandenong. In the direct climb against the champion of the other season of the VPL 2 succeeded in spite of a 0: 2 break break with the 3: 2 victory the direct rise.
Both teams have been in training for a couple of weeks and also in trainingscamps, in both teams there have been personnel changes. The Cannons played last against the equal Heidelberg and won 4: 2, after they have lost against Moreland 2: 4 before. Other tests were the 2: 1 against the Eastern Lions and the 6: 0 against Springvale.Kingston as a newcomer must surely get used to the higher tempo. There was a 3-1 win against the last season’s Morks, while Melbourne Knights beat a 1: 5, 5: 1 against Springvale.
A game with many unknowns, Oakleigh would like to make it clear early on who is the better team. I’m not counting here with a clear victory for the not-so-early-known Oakleigh player, and in Kingston is still a climb uphearted. In addition, was strengthened with 5 former VPL players, also this could help here with a good result to drive home.
Prediction: Oakleigh Cannons win
Odds: 1.70
