Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.97
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.69
Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights preview and prediction
The match
The Victoria NPL 2 sees Northcote City take on Melbourne Knights on Friday 10 July, kicking off at 11:30 (WAT) at John Cain Memorial Park.
Form guide
Northcote City's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Melbourne Srbija 2–3 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Melbourne Knights's last 5: WLLDW Most recently they beat Bulleen Lions 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 March 2026, finished Melbourne Knights 3–0 Northcote City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Northcote City and 1.3 for Melbourne Knights. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Northcote City 39%, draw 25%, Melbourne Knights 36%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 56% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Northcote City 2–1 Melbourne Knights. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Northcote City39%fair 2.55 · @2.35
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.80
Melbourne Knights36%fair 2.78 · @2.35
2.73Expected goals
1.41Northcote City xG
1.32Melbourne Knights xG
51%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Northcote City 1.4 – 1.3 Melbourne Knights expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights?
On our numbers Northcote City have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Melbourne Knights 36%.
How many goals will there be in Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights?
Our predicted score is Northcote City 2–1 Melbourne Knights, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights?
Northcote City vs Melbourne Knights (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Friday 10 July 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.
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