Melbourne Knights vs South Melbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Melbourne Knights

W L W L L

7th place in VIC Premier League

0-1

17/05/2024 05:30

South Melbourne

W W L W D

1st place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne Knights vs South Melbourne on 17 May 2024 (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 South Melbourne preview before placing your bet.

Melbourne Knights are currently 7th with 35 points after 26 matches.
South Melbourne sit 1st with 60 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Melbourne Knights have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

2024-05-17

Melbourne Knights vs South Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne Knights

South Melbourne

2024-05-17 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2024

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

01 South Melbourne	60	26	19	3	4	53	20	33
02 Avondale FC	57	26	17	6	3	70	27	43
03 Oakleigh Cannons	53	26	16	5	5	53	28	25
04 Heidelberg United	51	26	14	9	3	46	21	25
05 Hume City	50	26	15	5	6	50	29	21
06 Dandenong City SC	37	26	11	4	11	50	51	-1
07 Melbourne Knights	35	26	10	5	11	43	37	6
08 Altona Magic	33	26	10	3	13	43	50	-7
09 Port Melbourne	33	26	9	6	11	41	52	-11
10 Dandenong Thunder	28	26	8	4	14	29	51	-22
11 St Albans Saints	25	26	8	1	17	30	54	-24
12 Green Gully Cavaliers	24	26	6	6	14	34	53	-19
13 Manningham United Blues	18	26	5	3	18	42	72	-30
14 Moreland City	11	26	3	2	21	34	73	-39

Head To Head

28/03/2024 04:30

Melbourne Knights

0 - 2

South Melbourne

A FFA Cup

08/02/2024 05:15

South Melbourne

1 - 0

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

02/06/2023 05:30

Melbourne Knights

1 - 2

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

06/03/2023 05:15

South Melbourne

2 - 1

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

03/06/2022 05:30

Melbourne Knights

2 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

04/03/2022 04:30

South Melbourne

2 - 0

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

Melbourne Knights

17%

Draw

South Melbourne

83%

Melbourne Knights Last 6 matches

10/05/2024 05:30

Melbourne Knights 3 - 3 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL

03/05/2024 05:30

Dandenong Thunder 0 - 3 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

26/04/2024 05:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

20/04/2024 04:15

Altona Magic 1 - 0 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

12/04/2024 05:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

06/04/2024 00:00

Manningham United Blues 1 - 2 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches South Melbourne

12/05/2024 01:00

St Albans Saints 1 - 4 South Melbourne AUS VPL

04/05/2024 02:00

South Melbourne 1 - 3 Avondale FC AUS VPL

27/04/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 2 - 3 South Melbourne AUS VPL

24/04/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 4 - 3 Eastern Lions SC A FFA Cup

19/04/2024 05:45

Dandenong City SC 0 - 4 South Melbourne AUS VPL

12/04/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 3 - 0 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

280

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

254

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

241

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 169 matches

YesNo

131 (78%)38 (22%)

In last 169 matches

NoYes

173 (82%)37 (18%)

Melbourne Knights

Recent matches

South Melbourne

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Melbourne Knights

South Melbourne

Shots

Melbourne Knights

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 2.33

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 1.80

Melbourne Knights Pass South Melbourne

Total passes

1619

Avg. 540 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

2703

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Melbourne Knights

169

Played games

South Melbourne

210

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.37

4.91

830

Corners

1170

5.57

0.20

Throw-ins

0.42

0.04

Offsides

0.07

GK saves

0.10

Melbourne Knights

DISCIPLINARY

South Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

299

417

1.99

0.07

0.10

0.20

Fouls

124

0.59

0.24

Tackles

137

0.65

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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Caroline Springs George Cross

South Melbourne

AUS

How We Build the Melbourne Knights vs South Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne Knights vs South Melbourne on 17 May 2024 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 VIC Premier League 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 South 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 South 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.

VIC Premier League 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 VIC Premier League standings and the VIC Premier League form table to understand exactly where Melbourne Knights and South 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 VIC Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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