In-form Melbourne United host South East Melbourne Phoenix
Melbourne United meet South East Melbourne Phoenix, Saturday 7:30pm (NBL). Melbourne United have won 14 of the 21 meetings with South East Melbourne Phoenix since 2022.
The big picture
Melbourne United come in 3rd on the ladder; South East Melbourne Phoenix are 8th. Melbourne United have the higher position to protect.
Melbourne United are 10–7 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 98.2 points for and 91.1 against.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 97.9 points for and 94.9 against.
Form
Melbourne United have won four of their last five and most recently beat Brisbane Bullets 120–92.
South East Melbourne Phoenix have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 89–98.
Melbourne United arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 21 times on our records since 2022: Melbourne United 14, South East Melbourne Phoenix 7.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Melbourne United won 104–99.
Biggest margin between these two: South East Melbourne Phoenix by 47 points in 2023-24 (86–39).
Players to watch
For Melbourne United, watch Cole Anthony (22.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Josh Oduro (17.2 points a game, 119 rebounds in 2026-27).
For South East Melbourne Phoenix, watch Angus Glover (13.4 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nathan Sobey (13.3 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Melbourne United go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
