Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNorthcote City to win ✓54% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.75
Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC preview and prediction
The match
Northcote City host Eltham Redbacks FC in the Victoria NPL 2 on Friday 31 July, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at John Cain Memorial Park.
Form guide
Northcote City's last 5: WDLLW Most recently they beat Port Melbourne 3–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Eltham Redbacks FC's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Melbourne Srbija 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 April 2026, finished Eltham Redbacks FC 1–1 Northcote City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.9 for Northcote City and 1.4 for Eltham Redbacks FC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Northcote City 54%, draw 20%, Eltham Redbacks FC 26%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Northcote City 2–1 Eltham Redbacks FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Northcote City54%fair 1.84 · @1.75
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @4.10
Eltham Redbacks FC26%fair 3.83 · @3.30
3.29Expected goals
1.89Northcote City xG
1.41Eltham Redbacks FC xG
55%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–19%
1–07%
1–27%
2–07%
2–27%
From our goals model: Northcote City 1.9 – 1.4 Eltham Redbacks FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC?
On our numbers Northcote City have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Eltham Redbacks FC 26%.
How many goals will there be in Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC?
Our predicted score is Northcote City 2–1 Eltham Redbacks FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC?
Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Friday 31 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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