Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Port Melbourne
WWLDD
5th place in VIC Premier League
2 - 3
FT
18/03/2023 02:30
Melbourne Knights
WWLWW
4th place in VIC Premier League
VIC Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 02:30) 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 5th with 45 points after 26 matches.
  • Melbourne Knights sit 4th with 47 points from 26 matches.
  • 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Avondale FC Avondale FC
67 26 21 4 1 78 23 55
02 South Melbourne South Melbourne
62 26 20 2 4 54 21 33
03 Oakleigh Cannons Oakleigh Cannons
58 26 18 4 4 64 25 39
04 Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
47 26 14 5 7 51 35 16
05 Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
45 26 13 6 7 53 34 19
06 Altona Magic Altona Magic
41 26 13 2 11 48 53 -5
07 Green Gully Cavaliers Green Gully Cavaliers
40 26 13 1 12 53 40 13
08 Dandenong Thunder Dandenong Thunder
33 26 10 3 13 49 48 1
09 Heidelberg United Heidelberg United
31 26 8 7 11 31 46 -15
10 Hume City Hume City
28 26 7 7 12 37 41 -4
11 St Albans Saints St Albans Saints
22 26 6 4 16 24 53 -29
12 Moreland City Moreland City
16 26 4 4 18 26 69 -43
13 Bentleigh greens Bentleigh greens
15 26 4 3 19 24 51 -27
14 North Geelong Warriors North Geelong Warriors
14 26 4 2 20 18 71 -53
Head To Head
21/08/2022 01:00
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
2 - 0
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
AUS VPL
13/05/2022 05:30
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
0 - 1
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
AUS VPL
26/02/2021 04:50
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
0 - 1
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
AUS VPL
14/02/2020 04:45
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
1 - 1
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
AUS VPL
29/06/2019 04:00
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
2 - 1
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
AUS VPL
22/03/2019 04:45
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
3 - 2
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
AUS VPL
Port Melbourne
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Melbourne Knights
2
33%
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne Last 6 matches
10/03/2023 05:00
Green Gully Cavaliers 3 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL
04/03/2023 03:00
Port Melbourne 1 - 1 Moreland City AUS VPL
25/02/2023 02:00
North Geelong Warriors 0 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL
18/02/2023 03:00
Port Melbourne 2 - 2 Avondale FC AUS VPL
03/09/2022 04:00
Port Melbourne 1 - 1 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL
21/08/2022 01:00
Port Melbourne 2 - 0 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
06/03/2023 05:15
South Melbourne 2 - 1 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL
24/02/2023 04:30
Melbourne Knights 1 - 1 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL
19/02/2023 02:00
St Albans Saints 1 - 1 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL
21/08/2022 01:00
Port Melbourne 2 - 0 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL
12/08/2022 05:30
Melbourne Knights 1 - 1 Altona Magic AUS VPL
05/08/2022 06:15
Melbourne Knights 2 - 0 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL
Win
17%
Draw
50%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues VIC Premier League
Played games
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
165
 Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
169
Goals
Scored
244
Avg. per game
1.48
Conceded
274
Avg. per game
1.66
Scored
280
Avg. per game
1.66
Conceded
254
Avg. per game
1.50
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 165 matches
YesNo
119 (72%)46 (28%)
In last 165 matches
NoYes
131 (78%)38 (22%)
Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne

Recent matches

Melbourne Knights

Melbourne Knights

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne
Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
Shots
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Total shots
9.43 avg / game
Blocked
3 total
Avg. 3.00
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
Total shots
10.17 avg / game
Blocked
7 total
Avg. 2.33
Port Melbourne Port Melbourne Pass Melbourne Knights Melbourne Knights
Total passes
384
Avg. 384 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
1619
Avg. 540 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
13606
Avg. 82.46 / game
 Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
14360
Avg. 84.97 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
9093
Avg. 55.11 / game
 Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
9418
Avg. 55.73 / game
OTHERS
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
165
Played games
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
169
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.28
47
Clean sheets
40
0.24
4.76
785
Corners
830
4.91
0.15
24
Throw-ins
33
0.20
0.02
3
Offsides
7
0.04
0.01
1
GK saves
11
0.07
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne
DISCIPLINARY
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.08
343
Yellow card
299
1.77
0.16
26
Red card
12
0.07
0.05
9
Fouls
34
0.20
0.11
18
Tackles
40
0.24
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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 18 March 2023 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

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