Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 25

Port Melbourne

L L W L L

9th place in VIC Premier League

2-0

25/05/2024 03:00

Melbourne Knights

W L W L L

7th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights on May 25, 2024 (kick-off: 03:00) 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 for you.

Port Melbourne are currently 9th with 33 points after 26 matches.
Melbourne Knights sit 7th with 35 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Port Melbourne to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Port Melbourne, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Melbourne Knights have 2 wins, 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

03:00

2024-05-25

Port Melbourne vs Melbourne Knights - Prediction & Odds

Port Melbourne

Melbourne Knights

2024-05-25 03:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/05/2024

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

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

18/03/2023 02:30

Port Melbourne

2 - 3

Melbourne Knights

AUS VPL

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

Port Melbourne

67%

Draw

Melbourne Knights

33%

Port Melbourne Last 6 matches

18/05/2024 03:00

St Albans Saints 3 - 5 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

11/05/2024 01:00

Avondale FC 5 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

04/05/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 3 - 1 Dandenong City SC AUS VPL

27/04/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 2 - 3 South Melbourne AUS VPL

19/04/2024 23:00

Green Gully Cavaliers 1 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

13/04/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 3 - 0 Dandenong Thunder AUS VPL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Melbourne Knights

17/05/2024 05:30

Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

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

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

Played games

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

Recent matches

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

Melbourne Knights

Shots

Port Melbourne

Total shots

9.43 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

Melbourne Knights

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 2.33

Port Melbourne Pass Melbourne Knights

Total passes

384

Avg. 384 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

1619

Avg. 540 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Melbourne

165

Played games

Melbourne Knights

169

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.24

4.76

785

Corners

830

4.91

0.15

Throw-ins

0.20

0.02

Offsides

0.04

0.01

GK saves

0.07

Port Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Melbourne Knights

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

343

299

1.77

0.16

0.07

0.05

Fouls

0.20

0.11

Tackles

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 25 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.

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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