Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.94
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗10% · fair 10.32
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Northcote City welcome Port Melbourne to John Cain Memorial Park for a Victoria NPL 2 fixture on Friday 17 April (11:30 WAT).
Current form
Northcote City, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Manningham United Blues, away. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Port Melbourne, last 5: WLLDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Melbourne Srbija, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Northcote City, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.7 for Port Melbourne.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Northcote City 2.4 xG, Port Melbourne 0.8 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Northcote City 71%, draw 18%, Port Melbourne 11%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Northcote City to win (71%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Northcote City 2–0 Port Melbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Northcote City71%fair 1.41 · @1.28
Draw18%fair 5.58 · @5.50
Port Melbourne11%fair 9.15 · @6.50
3.16Expected goals
2.40Northcote City xG
0.77Port Melbourne xG
48%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–010%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Northcote City 2.4 – 0.8 Port Melbourne 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
Northcote City to win✗
71%
1.41
1.28
Double chance
Northcote City or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.07
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
52%
1.94
–
Draw no bet
Northcote City (draw no bet)
87%
1.15
–
Asian handicap
Northcote City -1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
82%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
First team to score
Northcote City to score first✗
73%
1.38
–
Half-time result
Northcote City ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northcote City / FT Northcote City✗
50%
2.02
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
10%
10.32
–
Recent results
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 18% and Port Melbourne 11%.
How many goals will there be in Northcote City vs Port Melbourne?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 48% 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 3.2 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.
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.
Victoria NPL 2 · Australia · John Cain Memorial Park
Langwarrin2
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Melbourne Knights0
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