Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Port Melbourne

W D W W W

2nd place in VIC Premier League

2 - 0

21/08/2022 01:00

Melbourne Knights

W L L W D

9th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights on 21 August 2022 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights preview before placing your bet.

Port Melbourne are currently 2nd with 56 points after 26 matches.
Melbourne Knights sit 9th with 30 points from 26 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 21/08/2022

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

01 South Melbourne	62	26	20	2	4	59	20	39
02 Port Melbourne	56	26	17	5	4	45	23	22
03 Oakleigh Cannons	51	26	16	3	7	58	29	29
04 Green Gully Cavaliers	45	26	14	3	9	43	30	13
05 Bentleigh greens	42	26	12	6	8	47	33	14
06 Heidelberg United	42	26	13	3	10	50	43	7
07 Avondale FC	40	26	12	4	10	49	38	11
08 Dandenong Thunder	38	26	11	5	10	37	34	3
09 Melbourne Knights	30	26	9	3	14	36	40	-4
10 St Albans Saints	30	26	8	6	12	25	38	-13
11 Altona Magic	27	26	8	3	15	21	38	-17
12 Hume City	26	26	7	5	14	33	48	-15
13 Dandenong City SC	20	26	5	5	16	24	60	-36
14 Eastern Lions SC	8	26	1	5	20	17	70	-53

Port Melbourne Last 6 matches

25/07/2026 11:00

Port Melbourne 1 - 3 Northcote City Victorian State League Division 1

18/07/2026 15:15

FC Melbourne Srbija 0 - 1 Port Melbourne Victorian State League Division 1

11/07/2026 11:00

Port Melbourne 0 - 5 North Sunshine Eagles Victorian State League Division 1

04/07/2026 14:00

North Geelong Warriors 1 - 1 Port Melbourne Victorian State League Division 1

19/06/2026 16:30

Langwarrin 5 - 0 Port Melbourne Victorian State League Division 1

13/06/2026 11:00

Western United FC NPL 0 - 0 Port Melbourne Victorian State League Division 1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Melbourne Knights

25/07/2026 12:15

Manningham United Blues 1 - 5 Melbourne Knights Victorian State League Division 1

17/07/2026 17:30

Melbourne Knights 2 - 0 Brunswick City Victorian State League Division 1

10/07/2026 17:30

Northcote City 0 - 1 Melbourne Knights Victorian State League Division 1

03/07/2026 17:30

Melbourne Knights 3 - 1 FC Bulleen Lions Victorian State League Division 1

20/06/2026 12:00

FC Melbourne Srbija 2 - 0 Melbourne Knights Victorian State League Division 1

12/06/2026 17:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 Brunswick Juventus Victorian State League Division 1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

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

Played games

Port Melbourne

Melbourne Knights

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 27 matches

YesNo

17 (63%)10 (37%)

In last 27 matches

NoYes

10 (38%)16 (62%)

Port Melbourne

Recent matches

Melbourne Knights

Under /Over

(78%)21 6(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(92%)24 2(8%)

Under /Over

(56%)15 12(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

Under /Over

(41%)11 16(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)16 10(38%)

/Yes

(52%)14 13(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)14 12(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Melbourne

Melbourne Knights

Shots

Port Melbourne

Total shots

11.48 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Melbourne Knights

Total shots

8.65 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Port Melbourne Pass Melbourne Knights

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Melbourne

Played games

Melbourne Knights

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.23

5.63

152

Corners

152

5.85

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Port Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Melbourne Knights

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

2.04

0.11

0.15

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights on 21 August 2022 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.

Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Port Melbourne's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Melbourne Knights'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 Port Melbourne and Melbourne Knights 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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