Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City preview and prediction
The match
Northcote City travel to face Melbourne Victory II in the Victoria NPL 2 on Monday 17 August (11:15 WAT).
Form guide
Melbourne Victory II's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Melbourne Srbija 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Northcote City's last 5: WWDLL Most recently they beat Eltham Redbacks FC 1–0 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 May 2026, finished Northcote City 1–0 Melbourne Victory II.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.7 for Melbourne Victory II and 1.6 for Northcote City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 69%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Melbourne Victory II 39%, draw 23%, Northcote City 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Melbourne Victory II 1–1 Northcote City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Melbourne Victory II39%fair 2.58 · @2.45
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.30
Northcote City38%fair 2.60 · @2.40
3.30Expected goals
1.65Melbourne Victory II xG
1.65Northcote City xG
69%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Melbourne Victory II 1.7 – 1.6 Northcote City 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 Victory II to win✗
39%
2.58
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
37%
2.67
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Melbourne Victory II / FT Melbourne Victory II✗
What is the prediction for Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City?
On our numbers Melbourne Victory II have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Northcote City 38%.
How many goals will there be in Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City?
Our predicted score is Melbourne Victory II 1–1 Northcote City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City?
Melbourne Victory II vs Northcote City (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:15 (West Africa Time).
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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