Northcote City 52%Draw 21%Eltham Redbacks FC 27%Expected goals 1.88 – 1.42
65%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultNorthcote City to win ✓52% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.81
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.81
Northcote City vs Eltham Redbacks FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
11:30 WAT, Friday 31 July: Northcote City v Eltham Redbacks FC in the Victoria NPL 2, played at John Cain Memorial Park.
Current form
Northcote City, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Port Melbourne, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Eltham Redbacks FC, last 5: LDWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Melbourne Srbija, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended Eltham Redbacks FC 1–1 Northcote City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Northcote City 1.9 xG, Eltham Redbacks FC 1.4 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 65% for three or more goals, 55% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Northcote City 52%, draw 21%, Eltham Redbacks FC 27%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (65%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Northcote City 2–1 Eltham Redbacks FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Northcote City52%fair 1.94 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @4.10
Eltham Redbacks FC27%fair 3.65 · @3.30
3.30Expected goals
1.88Northcote City xG
1.42Eltham Redbacks FC xG
55%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–27%
1–07%
2–27%
2–07%
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 52% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Eltham Redbacks FC 27%.
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.
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.
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