Oakleigh Cannons arrive in devastating form, having won seven of their last eight matches while scoring an impressive 25 goals in that span. Their attacking depth has overwhelmed opponents across multiple competitions, making them clear favorites in this Dockerty Cup tie.

St Albans Saints have shown they can score, netting four against Bentleigh Greens recently, but keeping clean sheets remains a major vulnerability. Conceding four times against South Melbourne highlights their struggles when facing top-tier NPL Victoria attacks.

The comparative form against common opponents starkly favors the visitors. While Oakleigh comfortably dismantled South Melbourne 3-0 on the road, St Albans suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to the exact same opposition just weeks prior.

Both sides carry extreme goal trends into this fixture, with seven of the last eight matches for each team producing at least three goals. Neither team has shown a tendency to sit back, pointing toward a fast-paced encounter from the first whistle.

The visitors' pedigree in knockout football is evident, having navigated tricky away ties in earlier rounds with significant goal margins. St Albans will need a flawless performance to contain an Oakleigh side that rarely takes their foot off the gas.