South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 July

South Melbourne

W W L W D

1st place in VIC Premier League

4-0

26/07/2024 05:30

Port Melbourne

L L W L L

9th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on 26 July 2024 (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 1st with 60 points after 26 matches.
Port Melbourne sit 9th with 33 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Port Melbourne 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

05:30

2024-07-26

South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

2024-07-26 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/07/2024

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

27/04/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne

2 - 3

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

22/07/2023 03:30

Port Melbourne

0 - 4

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

24/04/2023 05:30

South Melbourne

5 - 2

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

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

South Melbourne

67%

Draw

Port Melbourne

33%

South Melbourne Last 6 matches

19/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 1 - 2 Dandenong City SC AUS VPL

16/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Hume City FFV Cup

12/07/2024 23:00

Green Gully Cavaliers 0 - 1 South Melbourne AUS VPL

07/07/2024 03:00

South Melbourne 1 - 0 Dandenong Thunder AUS VPL

03/07/2024 05:45

Heidelberg United 1 - 2 South Melbourne FFV Cup

30/06/2024 02:00

South Melbourne 1 - 2 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Port Melbourne

20/07/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 3 - 2 Green Gully Cavaliers AUS VPL

13/07/2024 05:00

Dandenong Thunder 3 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

06/07/2024 03:00

Port Melbourne 1 - 2 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

29/06/2024 01:00

Altona Magic 1 - 0 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

22/06/2024 02:00

Heidelberg United 0 - 0 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

15/06/2024 01:00

Manningham United Blues 2 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

15 (54%)13 (46%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

12 (46%)14 (54%)

South Melbourne

Recent matches

Port Melbourne

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)23 3(12%)

Under /Over

(25%)7 21(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

/Yes

(43%)12 16(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)15 11(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

Shots

South Melbourne

Total shots

11.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Port Melbourne

Total shots

10.44 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Melbourne Pass Port Melbourne

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Melbourne

Played games

Port Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.19

6.18

173

Corners

134

5.15

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

South Melbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Port Melbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

2.23

0.07

0.12

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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AUS

How We Build the South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on 26 July 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.

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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