Sport Picks
Melbourne City U21 vs George Cross
Australia
NPL Victoria Casey Fields, Cranbourne East 
Match Events
8'
8'
Mazis L.
24'
24'
Baker B.
AI Match Summary
The NPL Victoria game between Melbourne City U21 and George Cross finished 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
0%
20%
80%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: George Cross
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
80%
/ Very High Confidence
- Melbourne City U21 haven't matched George Cross's recent run of results.
- George Cross are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular NPL Victoria form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Melbourne City U21 Clean Sheet 16%
George Cross Clean Sheet 11%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Melbourne City U21 | George Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 10 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 11 |
| Losses | 14 | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 1.67 | 1.7 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jul 18, 2026 NPL Victoria
George Cross vs Melbourne City U21
1:0
Apr 12, 2026 NPL Victoria
Melbourne City U21 vs George Cross
1:1
Jul 26, 2025 Victoria Premier League
Melbourne City U21 vs George Cross
1:2
Apr 12, 2025 Victoria Premier League
George Cross vs Melbourne City U21
3:6
May 18, 2024 Victoria Premier League
Melbourne City U21 vs George Cross
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Melbourne City U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Baker B.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
George Cross Compare
Top Goalscorer Mazis L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Melbourne City U21 10 / 100
George Cross 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Melbourne City U21 George Cross
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick George Cross Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Games between these two average 3.60 goals.
Melbourne City U21 found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).
George Cross has conceded goals in 63% of their last 30 outings.
George Cross's recent record shows 1 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Melbourne City U21 VS George Cross
1.25 Goals Scored 1.38
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Melbourne City U21
(Home) 29 Aug
Melbourne City U21
1 : 2 Green Gully
22 Aug
Melbourne City U21
2 : 6 Bentleigh Greens
19 Aug
Preston Lions
4 : 0 Melbourne City U21
15 Aug
Melbourne City U21
0 : 3 South Melbourne
01 Aug
Hume City
1 : 0 Melbourne City U21
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29 Aug
Melbourne City U21
1 : 2 Green Gully
22 Aug
Melbourne City U21
2 : 6 Bentleigh Greens
15 Aug
Melbourne City U21
0 : 3 South Melbourne
25 Jul
Melbourne City U21
2 : 3 Avondale FC
11 Jul
Melbourne City U21
2 : 2 Heidelberg Utd
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George Cross
(Away) 29 Aug
George Cross
1 : 0 South Melbourne
22 Aug
Hume City
3 : 2 George Cross
15 Aug
George Cross
3 : 2 Avondale FC
01 Aug
Altona Magic
1 : 1 George Cross
24 Jul
Heidelberg Utd
0 : 0 George Cross
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22 Aug
Hume City
3 : 2 George Cross
01 Aug
Altona Magic
1 : 1 George Cross
24 Jul
Heidelberg Utd
0 : 0 George Cross
12 Jul
St Albans
2 : 2 George Cross
06 Jun
Dandenong Thunder
2 : 3 George Cross
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakleigh Cannons | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 56:24 | 54 |
| 2 | Hume City | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 51:36 | 49 |
| 3 | Avondale FC | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 65:34 | 47 |
| 4 | South Melbourne | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 39:36 | 41 |
| 5 | Heidelberg Utd | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42:34 | 40 |
| 6 | Preston Lions | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41:19 | 39 |
| 7 | George Cross | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 35:34 | 38 |
| 8 | St Albans | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36:43 | 34 |
| 9 | Dandenong City SC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35:31 | 33 |
| 10 | Melbourne City U21 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 42:42 | 30 |
| 11 | Altona Magic | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28:42 | 28 |
| 12 | Bentleigh Greens | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:51 | 24 |
| 13 | Green Gully | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 23:52 | 18 |
| 14 | Dandenong Thunder | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23:65 | 15 |
Promotion - NPL Victoria (Play Offs)
Promotion - NPL Victoria (Play Offs)
