Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMelbourne Knights to win ✗51% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.81
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.71
Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues preview and prediction
The match
Melbourne Knights host Manningham United Blues in the Victoria NPL 2 on Friday 17 April, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at Knights Stadium.
Form guide
Melbourne Knights's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Brunswick City 3–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Manningham United Blues's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Northcote City 0–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Melbourne Knights arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.9 for Melbourne Knights and 1.4 for Manningham United Blues. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Melbourne Knights 51%, draw 19%, Manningham United Blues 30%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Melbourne Knights 2–1 Manningham United Blues. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Melbourne Knights51%fair 1.98 · @2.00
Draw19%fair 5.25 · @3.75
Manningham United Blues30%fair 3.29 · @2.90
3.26Expected goals
1.87Melbourne Knights xG
1.39Manningham United Blues xG
55%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–19%
1–07%
1–27%
2–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Melbourne Knights 1.9 – 1.4 Manningham United Blues expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Melbourne Knights to win✗
51%
1.98
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Melbourne Knights ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Melbourne Knights / FT Melbourne Knights✗
30%
3.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.71
–
Form
Melbourne Knights – last 6
WWLWWW
13 Apr
@ Brunswick City
3–0
W
27 Mar
vs Northcote City
3–0
W
21 Mar
@ Bulleen Lions
0–2
L
13 Mar
vs Melbourne Srbija
2–0
W
6 Mar
@ Brunswick Juventus FC
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs North Sunshine Eagles
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Manningham United Blues – last 6
LLWWWL
11 Apr
vs Northcote City
0–2
L
28 Mar
vs Melbourne Srbija
1–2
L
21 Mar
vs North Sunshine Eagles
1–0
W
14 Mar
@ North Geelong Warriors
3–1
W
7 Mar
vs Langwarrin
4–0
W
1 Mar
@ Western United II
3–6
L
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Melbourne Knights and Manningham United Blues.
What is the prediction for Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues?
On our numbers Melbourne Knights have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Manningham United Blues 30%.
How many goals will there be in Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues?
Our predicted score is Melbourne Knights 2–1 Manningham United Blues, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues?
Melbourne Knights vs Manningham United Blues (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Knights Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Victoria NPL 2 · Australia · Knights Stadium
Langwarrin2
Bulleen Lions2
Northcote City0
Port Melbourne0