Green Gully vs Bentleigh Greens - Victoria NPL

A fascinating Victoria NPL chapter awaits on July 3, 2026 when Green Gully take on Bentleigh Greens at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

Green Gully head into the contest positioned 13th in the Victoria NPL standings, while Bentleigh Greens arrive sitting 12th. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with WLLDD in their last five and a win rate of 15.38% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, LWDDL in their last five and a season win rate of just 23.08% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 0.88 versus 1.04 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Green Gully favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Bentleigh Greens are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Lewis Hall remains United's top target(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Man United have made their interest clear in the Real Madrid midfielder, according to The Athletic.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Bentleigh Greens look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. Whatever the outcome, the Victoria NPL fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.