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Port Melbourne Sharks vs Melbourne Knights - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
Victoria Premier League 
Match Events
10'
10'
Wardle J.
70'
70'
Karlovic T.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Victoria Premier League matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
23%
30%
47%
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.
- 47% — that's where the model lands on Melbourne Knights taking it.
- 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) 30%
Port Melbourne Sharks Clean Sheet 10%
Melbourne Knights Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Port Melbourne Sharks | Melbourne Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 4 | 16 |
| Draws | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 19 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 0.6 | 1.73 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.3 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.81 | 1.94 |
| 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
Port Melbourne Sharks Compare
Top Goalscorer Wardle J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41
Melbourne Knights Compare
Top Goalscorer Karlovic T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.76
Avg xA / game 1.08
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Port Melbourne Sharks 10 / 100
Melbourne Knights 95 / 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 Melbourne Knights
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Melbourne Knights Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:3
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Melbourne Knights has conceded goals in 70% of their last 30 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.
Port Melbourne Sharks scored in 50% of their last 30 games.
Port Melbourne Sharks has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Port Melbourne Sharks VS Melbourne Knights
0.63 Goals Scored 2
1.88 Goals Conceded 1
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%
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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Melbourne Knights
(Away) 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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30 Aug
Eltham Redbacks
2 : 2 Melbourne Knights
15 Aug
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 1 Melbourne Knights
25 Jul
Manningham United Blues
1 : 5 Melbourne Knights
10 Jul
Northcote City
0 : 1 Melbourne Knights
20 Jun
Melbourne Srbija
2 : 0 Melbourne Knights
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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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