The last time the two teams met was with South farewelling Bob Jane Stadium.

Then, United was a struggling cellar dweller while South Melbourne was a genuine title contender.

Now, Heidelberg sits fifth while its rival is in eighth, making this game of immense importance to both sides.

South Melbourne did overcome Altona Magic last week and will look for its star-studded midfield to dominate at Olympic Village.

United needs to be weary of South's scoring power in the final quarter of an hour, where it has scored nine times - the equal most in the competition.

But with striker Saso Alexovski in fine form, it will back itself to record three points.

RICHMOND will travel to Hume City in a top three clash that will go a long way towards shaping the top five.

A win for either side will tighten the gap between the top three and the rest of the competition.

The Eagles have dropped off in recent weeks, winless in their last three outings.

It has coincided with a dip in the goal scoring form of Daniel Visevic and Jesse Krncevic up front.

Meanwhile, Hume finally returned to the winner's list with a 2-1 victory over Sunshine George Cross last time out.

It was a much-needed win, and they will be glad to be back at Broadmeadows Valley Park, where they have lost just twice this season.

DANDENONG Thunder will host the league's bottom team, Altona Magic, in a replay of last year's grand final.

Much has gone wrong for the Magic and they sit bottom - three points from safety.

Needless to say, a win is much needed for Altona if it is to remain in the top flight.

The Thunder has developed a fine run of form and now sits outside of a finals spot on goal difference.

The form of English imports Jamie Reed and Geoff Kellaway has been the key to the resurrection of the Thunder.

GREEN Gully will look to continue its winning run when it welcomes Bentleigh on Saturday.

The Cavaliers have won three on the trot; with new recruit Jason Hayne finding form up front alongside Joshua Groenewald.

The Greens have struggled recently but recorded an important win over Sunshine George Cross last week.

OAKLEIGH needs to reverse its poor run of form when it travels to Melbourne Knights.

The Cannons have lost three in a row after a fine start to the season and will need to turn it around if they are to remain in second.

The Knights have developed a run of form that has seen them move out of relegation with an unbeaten run of three games.

NORTHCOTE City will host Sunshine George Cross with the two teams playing for contrasting positions on the ladder.

City still has a chance to play finals this season, meaning a win against the lowly Georgies is of paramount importance.

The Georgies have lost six games in a row and will be eyeing a win against Northcote to move out of the relegation zone.