AUSTRALIA VICTORIA NPL 2
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Port Melbourne
Match Timeline
Melbourne Knights
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
10'
J. Wardle
Port Melbourne
70'
T. Karlovic
Melbourne Knights

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 88%
Odds 1.14
BTTS
Yes
Probability 58.8%
Odds 1.88
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 66.7%
Odds 1.40
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
88%
1.14
BTTS Yes
58.8%
1.88
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
66.7%
1.40
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
4.33
Correct Score 1-2
-
11.00
Probability Distribution
Port Melbourne Win 6%
Draw 6%
Melbourne Knights Win 88%
Expected Goals (xG)
Port Melbourne0.67
Melbourne Knights2.09
Recent Form (Last 5)
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
WWDLW
13 GF / 51 GA
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
WLDWL
46 GF / 19 GA
Key Stats
0.57
Average Goals Scored
2
2.22
Average Goals Conceded
0.83
8
BTTS Yes
10
11
Over 2.5
12
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Port Melbourne Port Melbourne 23 matches
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights 23 matches
Port Melbourne Statistic Melbourne Knights
4 Wins 16
4 Draws 2
15 Losses 5
13 Goals For 46
51 Goals Against 19
0.57 Avg Goals Scored 2
2.22 Avg Goals Conceded 0.83
8 BTTS Yes 10
16 Over 1.5 18
11 Over 2.5 12
8 Over 3.5 7
5 Clean Sheets 9
12 Failed To Score 5
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From the opening view, this looks like a meeting between teams arriving with different levels of stability, reinforced by Melbourne Knights's more proactive style and Port Melbourne's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Melbourne Knights. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Melbourne Knights carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 50 points while Port Melbourne sit 14 on 16, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Melbourne Knights having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Melbourne Knights look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match.

Port Melbourne Analysis

Port Melbourne sit 14 with 16 points after 23 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 13:51, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through their main attacking players, while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 2 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Melbourne Knights Analysis

Melbourne Knights come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 50 points after 23 matches. The return of 16 wins, 2 draws, and 5 defeats, together with goals at 46:19, reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Much of their attacking edge comes through their main attacking players, while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, the split of 6 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Port Melbourne won 6 times, Melbourne Knights won 6 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 18:19 from Port Melbourne's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.64 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: X2 (94%)
H2H summary: Port Melbourne wins 6, draws 2, Melbourne Knights wins 6
Last matches: Port Melbourne
01.08.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Manningham United Blues
1
0
W
25.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Northcote City
1
3
L
18.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Srbija
1
0
W
11.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Sunshine Eagles
0
5
L
04.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Geelong Warriors
1
1
D
19.06.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Langwarrin
0
5
L
13.06.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Western United II
0
0
D
06.06.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Brunswick City
1
3
L
01.06.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Bulleen Lions
0
1
L
23.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Brunswick Juventus FC
0
2
L
16.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Victory II
1
3
L
08.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Eltham Redbacks FC
0
8
L
01.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
0
2
L
25.04.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Manningham United Blues
2
1
W
17.04.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Northcote City
0
0
D
11.04.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Srbija
1
0
W
28.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Sunshine Eagles
0
1
L
21.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Geelong Warriors
0
2
L
13.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Langwarrin
1
1
D
06.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Western United II
2
3
L
Last matches: Melbourne Knights
31.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Western United II
4
2
W
25.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Manningham United Blues
5
1
W
17.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick City
2
0
W
10.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Northcote City
1
0
W
03.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Bulleen Lions
3
1
W
20.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Srbija
0
2
L
12.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick Juventus FC
0
1
L
06.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
North Sunshine Eagles
1
1
D
01.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Victory II
2
1
W
24.05.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
North Geelong Warriors
2
1
W
15.05.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Eltham Redbacks FC
4
0
W
09.05.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Langwarrin
4
1
W
01.05.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
2
0
W
26.04.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Western United II
2
3
L
17.04.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Manningham United Blues
0
0
D
13.04.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick City
3
0
W
27.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Northcote City
3
0
W
21.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Bulleen Lions
0
2
L
13.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Srbija
2
0
W
06.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick Juventus FC
1
0
W
H2H: Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights
01.05.26
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
2
0
L
13.06.25
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
2
D
09.03.25
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
3
0
L
25.05.24
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
W
16.02.24
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
1
3
W
25.08.23
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
2
0
L
16.06.23
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
0
1
W
18.03.23
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
3
L
21.08.22
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
W
13.05.22
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
0
1
W
13.08.21
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
0
0
D
26.02.21
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
0
1
L
14.02.20
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
1
1
D
29.06.19
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
1
W
22.03.19
H2H
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
3
2
L
Last matches: Port Melbourne
25.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Northcote City
1
3
L
11.07.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Sunshine Eagles
0
5
L
06.06.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Brunswick City
1
3
L
23.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Brunswick Juventus FC
0
2
L
16.05.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Victory II
1
3
L
25.04.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Manningham United Blues
2
1
W
11.04.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Srbija
1
0
W
21.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
North Geelong Warriors
0
2
L
13.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Langwarrin
1
1
D
06.03.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Western United II
2
3
L
20.02.26
Vic
Port Melbourne
Bulleen Lions
1
2
L
23.08.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Heidelberg United
2
2
D
01.08.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Dandenong City
1
1
D
18.07.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Dandenong Thunder
0
2
L
27.06.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
St. Albans Saints
0
2
L
13.06.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
2
D
23.05.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Avondale
0
1
L
02.05.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Altona Magic
3
3
D
11.04.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Hume City
1
3
L
28.03.25
Vic
Port Melbourne
Preston Lions
3
2
W
H2H at home: Port Melbourne
13.06.25
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
2
D
25.05.24
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
W
18.03.23
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
3
L
21.08.22
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
W
26.02.21
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
0
1
L
14.02.20
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
1
1
D
29.06.19
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
1
W
Last matches: Melbourne Knights
25.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Manningham United Blues
5
1
W
10.07.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Northcote City
1
0
W
20.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Srbija
0
2
L
06.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
North Sunshine Eagles
1
1
D
01.06.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Victory II
2
1
W
09.05.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Langwarrin
4
1
W
26.04.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Western United II
2
3
L
13.04.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick City
3
0
W
21.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Bulleen Lions
0
2
L
06.03.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Brunswick Juventus FC
1
0
W
14.02.26
Vic
Melbourne Knights
North Geelong Warriors
0
1
L
16.08.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Dandenong City
1
7
L
26.07.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Dandenong Thunder
0
4
L
18.07.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Preston Lions
0
3
L
06.07.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
St. Albans Saints
2
4
L
30.06.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Victory II
2
1
W
13.06.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Port Melbourne
2
2
D
31.05.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Avondale
1
5
L
16.05.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Heidelberg United
1
2
L
10.05.25
Vic
Melbourne Knights
Altona Magic
0
4
L
H2H away: Melbourne Knights
13.06.25
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
2
D
25.05.24
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
L
18.03.23
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
3
W
21.08.22
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
0
L
26.02.21
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
0
1
W
14.02.20
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
1
1
D
29.06.19
H2H
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights
2
1
L
Showing odds from: 1xBet
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.14
Draw 7.75
Home 9.79
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.75 1.41
Over 3.0 1.52
Over 3.25 1.74
Over 3.5 1.97
Over 3.75 2.21
Over 4.0 2.63
Over 4.25 2.92
Under 2.75 2.65
Under 3.0 2.34
Under 3.25 1.99
Under 3.5 1.78
Under 3.75 1.60
Under 4.0 1.41
Under 4.25 1.34
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.20
Draw 6.00
Home 9.00
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 1.53
Draw 2.88
Home 8.50
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.5 1.40
Under 2.5 2.75
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.13
Draw 7.20
Home 11.50
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 1.47
Draw 3.12
Home 9.05
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 1.37
Draw 3.65
Home 9.35
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.01
Over 1.5 1.07
Over 1.75 1.08
Over 2.0 1.10
Over 2.25 1.22
Over 2.5 1.33
Over 2.75 1.40
Over 3.0 1.51
Over 3.25 1.73
Over 3.5 1.92
Over 3.75 2.12
Over 4.0 2.46
Over 4.25 2.74
Over 4.5 2.97
Over 4.75 3.50
Over 5.0 4.60
Over 5.25 4.90
Over 5.5 5.20
Over 6.0 8.50
Under 0.5 23.00
Under 1.5 5.90
Under 1.75 5.50
Under 2.0 5.10
Under 2.25 3.50
Under 2.5 2.83
Under 2.75 2.56
Under 3.0 2.26
Under 3.25 1.97
Under 3.5 1.77
Under 3.75 1.58
Under 4.0 1.43
Under 4.25 1.35
Under 4.5 1.30
Under 4.75 1.22
Under 5.0 1.13
Under 5.25 1.11
Under 5.5 1.10
Under 6.0 1.01
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.20
Draw 5.60
Home 9.00
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.5 1.34
Over 3.5 1.88
Over 4.5 2.95
Under 2.5 2.80
Under 3.5 1.75
Under 4.5 1.30

Standings

Victoria NPL 2
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 24 16 3 5 47:20 27 51
D W W W W
2 24 15 4 5 42:24 18 49
W W W D L
3 24 15 2 7 45:31 14 47
D D W W W
4 24 12 6 6 46:31 15 42
W W W W D
5 24 12 4 8 52:36 16 40
L W W W D
6 24 11 3 10 28:25 3 36
D W L W L
7 24 10 5 9 54:39 15 35
W L L D W
8 24 10 3 11 49:47 2 33
W W W L D
9 24 9 3 12 38:52 -14 30
L L L D W
10 24 9 1 14 33:51 -18 28
L L L L L
11 24 7 5 12 43:53 -10 26
L L L D L
12 24 8 1 15 46:66 -20 25
L L L L W
13 24 5 5 14 30:40 -10 20
L D L D W
14 24 4 5 15 14:52 -38 17
D W L W L