Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.94
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗69% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.71
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne preview and prediction
The match
Northcote City host Port Melbourne in the Victoria NPL 2 on Friday 17 April, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at John Cain Memorial Park.
Form guide
Northcote City's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Manningham United Blues 2–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Port Melbourne's last 5: WLLDL Most recently they beat Melbourne Srbija 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Northcote City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.5 for Northcote City and 0.9 for Port Melbourne. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Northcote City 71%, draw 19%, Port Melbourne 10%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Northcote City to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Northcote City 2–0 Port Melbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Northcote City71%fair 1.40 · @1.28
Draw19%fair 5.38 · @5.50
Port Melbourne10%fair 9.81 · @6.50
3.43Expected goals
2.52Northcote City xG
0.91Port Melbourne xG
51%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
1–08%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Northcote City 2.5 – 0.9 Port Melbourne 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
Northcote City to win✗
71%
1.40
1.28
Double chance
Northcote City or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
51%
1.94
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Northcote City ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northcote City / FT Northcote City✗
49%
2.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.71
–
Form
Northcote City – last 6
WLWWWW
11 Apr
@ Manningham United Blues
2–0
W
27 Mar
@ Melbourne Knights
0–3
L
21 Mar
@ Melbourne Srbija
2–1
W
14 Mar
vs North Sunshine Eagles
2–1
W
6 Mar
vs North Geelong Warriors
3–0
W
27 Feb
@ Langwarrin
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Port Melbourne – last 6
WLLDLL
11 Apr
vs Melbourne Srbija
1–0
W
28 Mar
@ North Sunshine Eagles
0–1
L
21 Mar
vs North Geelong Warriors
0–2
L
13 Mar
vs Langwarrin
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Western United II
2–3
L
27 Feb
@ Brunswick City
0–5
L
0.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Northcote City and Port Melbourne.
What is the prediction for Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
Our pick is Northcote City to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
On our numbers Northcote City have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Port Melbourne 10%.
How many goals will there be in Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
Our predicted score is Northcote City 2–0 Port Melbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at John Cain Memorial Park.
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 · John Cain Memorial Park
Langwarrin2
Bulleen Lions2
Melbourne Knights0
Manningham United Blues0