South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 April

South Melbourne

W W W L L

2nd place in VIC Premier League

5-2

24/04/2023 05:30

Port Melbourne

W W L D D

5th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on 24 April 2023 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne preview before placing your bet.

South Melbourne are currently 2nd with 62 points after 26 matches.
Port Melbourne sit 5th with 45 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: South Melbourne and Port Melbourne have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

2023-04-24

South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

2023-04-24 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 24/04/2023

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

30/07/2022 03:30

Port Melbourne

2 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

30/04/2022 04:45

South Melbourne

3 - 0

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

18/06/2021 05:35

South Melbourne

0 - 1

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

19/03/2021 04:45

Port Melbourne

0 - 0

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

06/03/2020 04:45

Port Melbourne

1 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

09/06/2019 02:00

South Melbourne

2 - 1

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

South Melbourne

33%

Draw

33%

Port Melbourne

33%

South Melbourne Last 6 matches

15/04/2023 01:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Bentleigh greens AUS VPL

11/04/2023 06:15

South Melbourne 3 - 4 Kingston City A FFA Cup

08/04/2023 04:30

Hume City 0 - 0 South Melbourne AUS VPL

01/04/2023 04:30

Oakleigh Cannons 0 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

26/03/2023 00:00

St Albans Saints 0 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

17/03/2023 04:30

South Melbourne 0 - 2 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Port Melbourne

08/04/2023 03:30

Port Melbourne 2 - 1 St Albans Saints AUS VPL

04/04/2023 05:30

Port Melbourne 7 - 1 Richmond A FFA Cup

31/03/2023 05:30

Heidelberg United 2 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

25/03/2023 04:00

Dandenong Thunder 2 - 6 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

18/03/2023 02:30

Port Melbourne 2 - 3 Melbourne Knights AUS VPL

10/03/2023 05:00

Green Gully Cavaliers 3 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues VIC Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

241

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

244

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

274

Avg. per game

1.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 210 matches

YesNo

173 (82%)37 (18%)

In last 210 matches

NoYes

119 (72%)46 (28%)

South Melbourne

Recent matches

Port Melbourne

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

Shots

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 1.80

Port Melbourne

Total shots

9.43 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

South Melbourne Pass Port Melbourne

Total passes

2703

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

384

Avg. 384 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne

210

Played games

Port Melbourne

165

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.28

5.57

1170

Corners

785

4.76

0.42

Throw-ins

0.15

0.07

Offsides

0.02

0.10

GK saves

0.01

South Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Port Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.99

417

343

2.08

0.10

0.16

0.59

124

Fouls

0.05

0.65

137

Tackles

0.11

NEXT MATCHES

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Port Melbourne

AUS

How We Build the South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on 24 April 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.

South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne Form Analysis

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