Port Melbourne vs Northcote City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
05:00 WAT, Saturday 25 July: Port Melbourne v Northcote City in the Victoria NPL 2.
Current form
Port Melbourne, last 5: WLDLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Melbourne Srbija, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Northcote City, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Manningham United Blues, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended Northcote City 0–0 Port Melbourne.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Port Melbourne 0.7 xG, Northcote City 1.9 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Port Melbourne 12%, draw 18%, Northcote City 70%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 1.91). Most likely score in line with that pick: Port Melbourne 1–1 Northcote City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Port Melbourne12%fair 8.19 · @12.00
Draw18%fair 5.47 · @6.50
Northcote City70%fair 1.44 · @1.15
2.65Expected goals
0.70Port Melbourne xG
1.95Northcote City xG
51%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
0–213%
1–110%
1–29%
0–39%
0–07%
From our goals model: Port Melbourne 0.7 – 1.9 Northcote City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Port Melbourne vs Northcote City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Port Melbourne vs Northcote City?
On our numbers Port Melbourne have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Northcote City 70%.
How many goals will there be in Port Melbourne vs Northcote City?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Port Melbourne vs Northcote City?
Our predicted score is Port Melbourne 1–1 Northcote City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Port Melbourne vs Northcote City?
Port Melbourne vs Northcote City (Victoria NPL 2) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 05:00 (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.