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Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne Sharks Prediction & H2H Stats
Australia
Victoria Premier League Knights Stadium, Melbourne 
Match Events
37'
37'
Karlovic T.
51'
51'
Nugent M.
AI Match Summary
Melbourne Knights in this Victoria Premier League matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Melbourne Knights.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
47%
30%
23%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Melbourne Knights
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Melbourne Knights have won more games recently than Port Melbourne Sharks.
- Model gives Melbourne Knights a 47% chance of winning this.
- Regular Victoria Premier League 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) 69%
Melbourne Knights Clean Sheet 20%
Port Melbourne Sharks Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Melbourne Knights | Port Melbourne Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 16 | 4 |
| Draws | 5 | 7 |
| Losses | 9 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1.73 | 0.6 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.37 | 2.3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.94 | 0.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 15, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Melbourne Knights
1:1
May 1, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne Sharks
2:0
Jun 13, 2025 NPL Victoria
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Melbourne Knights
2:2
Mar 9, 2025 NPL Victoria
Melbourne Knights vs Port Melbourne Sharks
3:0
May 25, 2024 NPL Victoria
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Melbourne Knights
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Melbourne Knights Compare
Top Goalscorer Karlovic T.
1 Goals Assists Leader Nugent M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97
Port Melbourne Sharks Compare
Avg xG / game 0.74
Avg xA / game 0.45
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Melbourne Knights 85 / 100
Port Melbourne Sharks 10 / 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 Knights Port Melbourne Sharks
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Melbourne Knights Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Port Melbourne Sharks has conceded goals in 83% of their last 30 outings.
Melbourne Knights found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).
H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.
Recent resilience: Melbourne Knights stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Melbourne Knights VS Port Melbourne Sharks
2 Goals Scored 0.63
1 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Melbourne Knights
(Home) 30 Aug
Eltham Redbacks
2 : 2 Melbourne Knights
23 Aug
Melbourne Knights
0 : 2 Langwarrin
15 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 1 Melbourne Knights
31 Jul
Melbourne Knights
4 : 2 Western United U21
25 Jul
Manningham United Blues
1 : 5 Melbourne Knights
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23 Aug
Melbourne Knights
0 : 2 Langwarrin
31 Jul
Melbourne Knights
4 : 2 Western United U21
17 Jul
Melbourne Knights
2 : 0 Brunswick City
03 Jul
Melbourne Knights
3 : 1 Bulleen
12 Jun
Melbourne Knights
0 : 1 Brunswick Juventus
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Port Melbourne Sharks
(Away) 30 Aug
Melbourne Victory U21
4 : 0 Port Melbourne Sharks
22 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
0 : 2 Eltham Redbacks
15 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 1 Melbourne Knights
01 Aug
Manningham United Blues
0 : 1 Port Melbourne Sharks
25 Jul
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 3 Northcote City
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30 Aug
Melbourne Victory U21
4 : 0 Port Melbourne Sharks
01 Aug
Manningham United Blues
0 : 1 Port Melbourne Sharks
18 Jul
Melbourne Srbija
0 : 1 Port Melbourne Sharks
04 Jul
North Geelong Warriors
1 : 1 Port Melbourne Sharks
19 Jun
Langwarrin
5 : 0 Port Melbourne Sharks
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne Knights | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 43:19 | 49 |
| 2 | Brunswick Juventus | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 42:26 | 47 |
| 3 | Melbourne Victory U21 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 55:32 | 43 |
| 4 | Northcote City | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 38:27 | 43 |
| 5 | Bulleen | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 44:30 | 42 |
| 6 | Eltham Redbacks | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 53:37 | 36 |
| 7 | Melbourne Srbija | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 27:25 | 36 |
| 8 | Manningham United Blues | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 32:48 | 30 |
| 9 | North Geelong Warriors | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 32:49 | 29 |
| 10 | Brunswick City | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 40:49 | 27 |
| 11 | Langwarrin | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 40:52 | 24 |
| 12 | North Sunshine Eagles | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 29:38 | 20 |
| 13 | Port Melbourne Sharks | 24 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12:55 | 16 |
| 14 | Western United U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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