MELBOURNE, Australia (Interstat) — Oakleigh Cannons enter Saturday’s Victoria Dockerty Cup match as heavy favorites, with a computer projection calling for a decisive 3-1 victory over Avondale at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.

The May 2 matchup comes with the Cannons boasting strong recent form. In their last outing on March 1, they earned a 1-1 draw at Bentleigh Greens. Prior to that, Oakleigh posted a 1-0 win at Bonnyrigg White Eagles on Jan. 25, extending an unbeaten run in competitive play to three matches.

Avondale, meanwhile, will look to rebound from a difficult result. On Feb. 8, the visitors fell 2-0 at Mindil Aces, managing no goals in a match that highlighted offensive struggles. The nearly three-month gap since that loss may provide time for tactical adjustments, but Avondale faces a steep challenge against a Cannons side that has been solid defensively.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 3-1 final score in favor of the Cannons. The company’s ELO system gives Oakleigh a 71.50 percent probability of winning, underscoring the home side’s status as the clear favorite.

Kickoff is set for Saturday at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex in Melbourne. The victor advances in the Victoria Dockerty Cup, organized by Football Victoria.