Melbourne City II v Bentleigh Greens Prediction & Expected Goals (22 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultMelbourne City II to win ✗45% · @2.25

Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.44

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.12

Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Saturday 22 August the Victoria NPL brings Melbourne City II against Bentleigh Greens. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT.

Current form

Melbourne City II, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Preston Lions, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.

Bentleigh Greens, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with St. Albans Saints, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.

Momentum favours Bentleigh Greens, collecting 0.8 points per game to 0.2 for Melbourne City II.

Head to head

When they last met (8 May 2026) it ended Bentleigh Greens 0–7 Melbourne City II.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Melbourne City II 1.6 xG, Bentleigh Greens 1.4 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 60% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Melbourne City II 45%, draw 21%, Bentleigh Greens 35%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.44.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (62%, odds 1.55). Most likely score in line with that pick: Melbourne City II 1–1 Bentleigh Greens. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Melbourne City II45%fair 2.24 · @2.25

Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.60

Bentleigh Greens35%fair 2.90 · @2.70

3.04Expected goals

1.64Melbourne City II xG

1.40Bentleigh Greens xG

62%Both score

60%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%

2–19%

1–08%

1–28%

0–17%

2–06%

From our goals model: Melbourne City II 1.6 – 1.4 Bentleigh Greens expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Melbourne City II to win ✗	45%	2.24	2.25
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	79%	1.26	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	62%	1.61	1.44
Draw no bet	Melbourne City II (draw no bet) ✗	56%	1.77	–
Asian handicap	Bentleigh Greens +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	72%	1.39	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	81%	1.24	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	60%	1.67	1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	62%	1.61	1.55
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	79%	1.27	1.22
First team to score	Melbourne City II to score first ✗	51%	1.95	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	39%	2.55	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Melbourne City II / FT Melbourne City II ✗	26%	3.87	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	11.12	–

Melbourne City II – last 6

LLLLLD

19 Aug	@ Preston Lions	0–4	L
15 Aug	vs South Melbourne	0–3	L
1 Aug	@ Hume City	0–1	L
25 Jul	vs Avondale	2–3	L
18 Jul	@ Sunshine Georgies	0–1	L
11 Jul	vs Heidelberg United	2–2	D

0.7Scored / game

2.3Conceded / game

33%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Bentleigh Greens – last 6

DDLWLL

14 Aug	@ St. Albans Saints	1–1	D
31 Jul	vs Oakleigh Cannons	0–0	D
24 Jul	@ Preston Lions	0–1	L
17 Jul	vs Dandenong City	2–1	W
11 Jul	@ Dandenong Thunder	1–2	L
3 Jul	@ Green Gully	0–3	L

0.7Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.

Who will win Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens?

On our numbers Melbourne City II have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bentleigh Greens 35%.

How many goals will there be in Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens?

Our predicted score is Melbourne City II 1–1 Bentleigh Greens, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens?

Melbourne City II vs Bentleigh Greens (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Melbourne City II v Bentleigh Greens: numbers & prediction