Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 May

Melbourne Knights

L W W W W

1st place in Victorian State League Division 1

2-0

01/05/2026 05:30

Port Melbourne

L D L W L

14th place in Victorian State League Division 1

Victorian State League Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne on 01 May 2026 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne preview before placing your bet.

Melbourne Knights are currently 1st with 50 points after 23 matches.
Port Melbourne sit 14th with 16 points from 23 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Melbourne Knights to win with probability 67%.
Head-to-head history favors Port Melbourne, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Melbourne Knights have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

05:30

2026-05-01

Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne Knights

Port Melbourne

2026-05-01 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 01/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Melbourne Knights	50	23	16	2	5	46	19	27
02 Northcote City	46	23	14	4	5	41	24	17
03 Brunswick Juventus	46	23	15	1	7	44	30	14
04 FC Bulleen Lions	39	23	11	6	6	44	30	14
05 Melbourne Victory FC (Youth)	37	22	11	4	7	51	35	16
06 Eltham Redbacks	32	23	9	5	9	49	39	10
07 FC Melbourne Srbija	32	21	10	2	9	26	23	3
08 Brunswick City	30	23	9	3	11	45	47	-2
09 Manningham United Blues	30	23	9	3	11	38	47	-9
10 North Geelong Warriors	28	22	9	1	12	33	46	-13
11 Western United FC NPL	25	23	8	1	14	46	63	-17
12 Langwarrin	23	23	6	5	12	40	53	-13
13 North Sunshine Eagles	20	23	5	5	13	29	38	-9
14 Port Melbourne	16	23	4	4	15	13	51	-38

Head To Head

13/06/2025 06:15

Port Melbourne

2 - 2

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

09/03/2025 04:00

Melbourne Knights

3 - 0

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

25/05/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne

2 - 0

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

16/02/2024 04:30

Melbourne Knights

1 - 3

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

25/08/2023 05:30

Melbourne Knights

2 - 0

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

16/06/2023 05:30

Melbourne Knights

0 - 1

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

Melbourne Knights

33%

Draw

17%

Port Melbourne

50%

Melbourne Knights Last 6 matches

26/04/2026 00:00

Western United FC NPL 3 - 2 Melbourne Knights Aus VD1

17/04/2026 06:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 0 Manningham United Blues Aus VD1

13/04/2026 05:30

Brunswick City 0 - 3 Melbourne Knights Aus VD1

06/04/2026 05:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 Yarraville AUS CUP

27/03/2026 05:30

Melbourne Knights 3 - 0 Northcote City Aus VD1

21/03/2026 03:30

FC Bulleen Lions 2 - 0 Melbourne Knights Aus VD1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Port Melbourne

28/04/2026 05:30

Beaumaris 3 - 3 Port Melbourne AUS CUP

25/04/2026 01:00

Port Melbourne 2 - 1 Manningham United Blues Aus VD1

17/04/2026 06:30

Northcote City 0 - 0 Port Melbourne Aus VD1

11/04/2026 01:00

Port Melbourne 1 - 0 FC Melbourne Srbija Aus VD1

02/04/2026 04:45

Bayside Argonauts FC 0 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS CUP

28/03/2026 00:30

North Sunshine Eagles 1 - 0 Port Melbourne Aus VD1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Victorian State League...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Melbourne Knights

Port Melbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

Avg. per game

0.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 23 matches

YesNo

12 (52%)11 (48%)

In last 23 matches

NoYes

7 (30%)16 (70%)

Melbourne Knights

Recent matches

Port Melbourne

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)8 15(65%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Melbourne Knights

Port Melbourne

Shots

Melbourne Knights

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Port Melbourne

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Melbourne Knights Pass Port Melbourne

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Melbourne Knights

Played games

Port Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.22

5.43

125

Corners

3.91

1.43

Throw-ins

1.04

0.17

Offsides

0.04

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Melbourne Knights

DISCIPLINARY

Port Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

2.00

0.09

0.30

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Melbourne Victory FC (Youth)

Port Melbourne

AUS

How We Build the Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne on 01 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Victorian State League Division 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Melbourne Knights's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Port Melbourne's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Victorian State League Division 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Victorian State League Division 1 standings and the Victorian State League Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Melbourne Knights and Port Melbourne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Victorian State League Division 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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