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

Port Melbourne

W W L D D

5th place in VIC Premier League

2 - 3

18/03/2023 02:30

Melbourne Knights

W W L W W

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 will face Melbourne Knights in VIC Premier League on March 18, 2023 at 02:30.
Port Melbourne are currently 5th with 45 points after 26 matches.
Melbourne Knights sit 4th with 47 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 18/03/2023

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

01 Avondale FC	67	26	21	4	1	78	23	55
02 South Melbourne	62	26	20	2	4	54	21	33
03 Oakleigh Cannons	58	26	18	4	4	64	25	39
04 Melbourne Knights	47	26	14	5	7	51	35	16
05 Port Melbourne	45	26	13	6	7	53	34	19
06 Altona Magic	41	26	13	2	11	48	53	-5
07 Green Gully Cavaliers	40	26	13	1	12	53	40	13
08 Dandenong Thunder	33	26	10	3	13	49	48	1
09 Heidelberg United	31	26	8	7	11	31	46	-15
10 Hume City	28	26	7	7	12	37	41	-4
11 St Albans Saints	22	26	6	4	16	24	53	-29
12 Moreland City	16	26	4	4	18	26	69	-43
13 Bentleigh greens	15	26	4	3	19	24	51	-27
14 North Geelong Warriors	14	26	4	2	20	18	71	-53

Head To Head

21/08/2022 01:00

Port Melbourne

2 - 0

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

13/05/2022 05:30

Melbourne Knights

0 - 1

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

26/02/2021 04:50

Port Melbourne

0 - 1

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

14/02/2020 04:45

Port Melbourne

1 - 1

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

29/06/2019 04:00

Port Melbourne

2 - 1

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

22/03/2019 04:45

Melbourne Knights

3 - 2

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

Port Melbourne

50%

Draw

17%

Melbourne Knights

33%

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

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

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

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 27 matches

YesNo

18 (67%)9 (33%)

In last 27 matches

NoYes

19 (68%)9 (32%)

Port Melbourne

Recent matches

Melbourne Knights

Under /Over

(85%)23 4(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)23 5(18%)

Under /Over

(44%)12 15(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)11 17(61%)

Under /Over

(59%)16 11(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(68%)19 9(32%)

/Yes

(48%)13 14(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)18 10(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Melbourne

Melbourne Knights

Shots

Port Melbourne

Total shots

8.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Melbourne Knights

Total shots

9.18 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Port Melbourne Pass Melbourne Knights

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Melbourne

Played games

Melbourne Knights

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.21

4.78

129

Corners

137

4.89

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Port Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Melbourne Knights

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.41

1.86

0.19

0.07

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 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

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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