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Port Melbourne Sharks vs Manningham United Blues
Australia
Victoria Premier League 
Match Events
36'
36'
Bamford L.
54'
54'
Olds J.
Own Goal
66'
66'
Harding R.
AI Match Summary
Port Melbourne Sharks in this Victoria Premier League matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Port Melbourne Sharks.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
85%
15%
0%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Port Melbourne Sharks
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
85%
/ Very High Confidence
- Manningham United Blues have won more games recently than Port Melbourne Sharks.
- Win probability leans Port Melbourne Sharks's way, sitting at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- These two have met 4 times recently and Port Melbourne Sharks have taken 3 of them.
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 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Port Melbourne Sharks Clean Sheet 12%
Manningham United Blues Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Port Melbourne Sharks | Manningham United Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 4 | 10 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 19 | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.3 | 2.23 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 1, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Manningham United Blues vs Port Melbourne Sharks
0:1
Apr 25, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Manningham United Blues
2:1
Jun 15, 2024 NPL Victoria
Manningham United Blues vs Port Melbourne Sharks
2:2
Mar 9, 2024 NPL Victoria
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Manningham United Blues
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Port Melbourne Sharks Compare
Top Goalscorer Bamford L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84
Manningham United Blues Compare
Top Goalscorer Harding R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Port Melbourne Sharks 83 / 100
Manningham United Blues 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
Port Melbourne Sharks Manningham United Blues
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Port Melbourne Sharks 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
Manningham United Blues's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 30 matches.
Difficult form: Manningham United Blues registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.
Games between these two average 2.75 goals.
Port Melbourne Sharks's goal record stands at 50% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Port Melbourne Sharks VS Manningham United Blues
0.63 Goals Scored 1.63
1.88 Goals Conceded 2.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Port Melbourne Sharks
(Home) 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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22 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
0 : 2 Eltham Redbacks
15 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 1 Melbourne Knights
25 Jul
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 3 Northcote City
11 Jul
Port Melbourne Sharks
0 : 5 North Sunshine Eagles
06 Jun
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 3 Brunswick City
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Manningham United Blues
(Away) 30 Aug
Brunswick Juventus
3 : 0 Manningham United Blues
23 Aug
Manningham United Blues
0 : 3 Melbourne Victory U21
14 Aug
Eltham Redbacks
5 : 0 Manningham United Blues
01 Aug
Manningham United Blues
0 : 1 Port Melbourne Sharks
25 Jul
Manningham United Blues
1 : 5 Melbourne Knights
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30 Aug
Brunswick Juventus
3 : 0 Manningham United Blues
14 Aug
Eltham Redbacks
5 : 0 Manningham United Blues
17 Jul
Northcote City
3 : 3 Manningham United Blues
11 Jul
Melbourne Srbija
0 : 1 Manningham United Blues
04 Jul
North Sunshine Eagles
2 : 2 Manningham United Blues
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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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