Our Northcote City vs Melbourne Victory NPL Prediction: 3-2
Northcote City vs Melbourne Victory NPL in the Australia Victoria Premier League 1 is scheduled for an 10:30 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Northcote City vs Melbourne Victory NPL prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Northcote City's Last Match – Manningham United Blues vs Northcote City
Northcote City will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Australia Victoria Premier League 1 success over Manningham United Blues on April 11.
Melbourne Victory NPL's Last Match – Melbourne Victory NPL vs North Geelong
Melbourne Victory NPL must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Australia Victoria Premier League 1 victory over North Geelong in their last outing.
Northcote City vs Melbourne Victory NPL Stats
Key Stats
| Northcote City | Melbourne Victory NPL | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northcote City are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Melbourne Victory NPL average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.