South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 18

South Melbourne

D W D D L

9th place in VIC Premier League

0-2

18/05/2025 03:00

Port Melbourne

L L L D L

13th place in VIC Premier League

VIC Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on May 18, 2025 (kick-off: 03:00) 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 for you.

South Melbourne are currently 9th with 28 points after 26 matches.
Port Melbourne sit 13th with 17 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Port Melbourne have one win, 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

2025-05-18

South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne - Prediction & Odds

South Melbourne

Port Melbourne

2025-05-18 03:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

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

01 Avondale FC	61	26	19	4	3	66	27	39
02 Heidelberg United	57	26	17	6	3	55	25	30
03 Dandenong Thunder	53	26	16	5	5	60	32	28
04 Oakleigh Cannons	49	26	15	4	7	58	33	25
05 Preston Lions	47	26	14	5	7	40	28	12
06 Dandenong City SC	40	26	10	10	6	51	38	13
07 Hume City	38	26	11	5	10	42	40	2
08 Green Gully Cavaliers	31	26	8	7	11	39	42	-3
09 South Melbourne	28	26	7	7	12	29	46	-17
10 Altona Magic	27	26	7	6	13	28	38	-10
11 St Albans Saints	27	26	7	6	13	45	56	-11
12 Melbourne Victory FC (Youth)	18	26	5	3	18	36	60	-24
13 Port Melbourne	17	26	4	5	17	24	64	-40
14 Melbourne Knights	15	26	4	3	19	28	72	-44

Head To Head

07/02/2025 05:15

Port Melbourne

0 - 1

South Melbourne

AUS VPL

26/07/2024 05:30

South Melbourne

4 - 0

Port Melbourne

AUS VPL

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

South Melbourne

83%

Draw

Port Melbourne

17%

South Melbourne Last 6 matches

11/05/2025 03:00

South Melbourne 1 - 2 Oakleigh Cannons AUS VPL

06/05/2025 05:30

Bentleigh greens 1 - 1 South Melbourne A FFA Cup

03/05/2025 01:00

Avondale FC 4 - 0 South Melbourne AUS VPL

25/04/2025 05:30

Green Gully Cavaliers 1 - 0 South Melbourne AUS VPL

19/04/2025 01:00

Eastern Lions SC 0 - 3 South Melbourne A FFA Cup

13/04/2025 03:00

South Melbourne 0 - 3 Heidelberg United AUS VPL

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Port Melbourne

09/05/2025 05:30

Heidelberg United 2 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

02/05/2025 06:15

Port Melbourne 3 - 3 Altona Magic AUS VPL

25/04/2025 05:45

Dandenong City SC 5 - 2 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

11/04/2025 06:15

Port Melbourne 1 - 3 Hume City AUS VPL

08/04/2025 05:30

Goulburn Valley Suns 2 - 0 Port Melbourne A FFA Cup

05/04/2025 04:00

Dandenong Thunder 5 - 1 Port Melbourne AUS VPL

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

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

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Caroline Springs George Cross

NEXT MATCHES

Melbourne Victory FC (Youth)

Port Melbourne

AUS

How We Build the South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Melbourne vs Port Melbourne on 18 May 2025 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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