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Port Melbourne Sharks vs Northcote City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
Victoria Premier League 
Match Events
38'
38'
Serdenes G.
42'
42'
Taylor A.
53'
53'
Miyakawa R.
AI Match Summary
The Victoria Premier League game between Port Melbourne Sharks and Northcote City finished 1-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Northcote City.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
26%
15%
59%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Northcote City
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
59%
/ Medium Confidence
- Port Melbourne Sharks haven't matched Northcote City's recent run of results.
- 59% — that's where the model lands on Northcote City taking it.
- 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%).
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) 34%
Port Melbourne Sharks Clean Sheet 10%
Northcote City Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Port Melbourne Sharks | Northcote City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 4 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 4 |
| Losses | 19 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 0.6 | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.3 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jul 25, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Northcote City
1:3
Apr 17, 2026 Victoria Premier League
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne Sharks
0:0
Aug 4, 2018 NPL Victoria
Port Melbourne Sharks vs Northcote City
2:2
May 5, 2018 NPL Victoria
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne Sharks
1:1
Jul 16, 2016 NPL Victoria
Northcote City vs Port Melbourne Sharks
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Port Melbourne Sharks Compare
Top Goalscorer Miyakawa R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47
Northcote City Compare
Top Goalscorer Serdenes G.
1 Goals Assists Leader Taylor A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Port Melbourne Sharks 18 / 100
Northcote City 68 / 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 Northcote City
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Northcote City 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
Northcote City let in goals in 74% of their last 31 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.
Attacking prowess: Port Melbourne Sharks scored in 50% of their last 30 outings.
Port Melbourne Sharks has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Port Melbourne Sharks VS Northcote City
0.63 Goals Scored 1.63
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 50%
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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Northcote City
(Away) 19 Sept
Melbourne Victory U21
1 : 2 Northcote City
11 Sept
Northcote City
3 : 2 Bulleen
30 Aug
Bulleen
3 : 1 Northcote City
21 Aug
Northcote City
1 : 2 Brunswick Juventus
17 Aug
Melbourne Victory U21
0 : 1 Northcote City
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19 Sept
Melbourne Victory U21
1 : 2 Northcote City
30 Aug
Bulleen
3 : 1 Northcote City
17 Aug
Melbourne Victory U21
0 : 1 Northcote City
25 Jul
Port Melbourne Sharks
1 : 3 Northcote City
20 Jun
North Sunshine Eagles
0 : 2 Northcote City
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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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