Npl Victoria
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Npl Victoria · 2026
This Npl Victoria (Australia) profile covers the 2026 Npl Victoria season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Oakleigh Cannons currently top the Npl Victoria standings with 42 points from 20 matches (12W–6D–2L, goals 41:18), 2 points clear of Hume City in 2nd place. That gap represents 0% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. Preston Lions remain in contention in 3rd on 36 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Npl Victoria · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 41:18 | 42 | ||
| 2 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 40:24 | 40 | ||
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 29:16 | 36 | ||
| 4 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 53:27 | 34 | ||
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 31:28 | 32 | ||
| 6 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 29:26 | 30 | ||
| 7 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 30:22 | 28 | ||
| 8 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27:28 | 27 | ||
| 9 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 27:28 | 27 | ||
| 10 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 24:36 | 22 | ||
| 11 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 22:36 | 21 | ||
| 12 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 20:38 | 20 | ||
| 13 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 23:44 | 16 | ||
| 14 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17:42 | 14 |
League Analysis · Npl Victoria · 2026
Npl Victoria produces a moderate scoring rate of 2.81 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Npl Victoria season. That equates to roughly 1.41 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 9.81 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.50 goals per game in Npl Victoria compared with 1.31 for away sides - indicating broadly balanced scoring returns, suggesting venue has a limited effect on goal output in this sample. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Npl Victoria fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Dandenong Thunder begin the danger zone in 13th with 16 points, just 4 points behind Bentleigh Greens in safety. Green Gully prop up the table with 14 points and a 17:42 goal record after 21 matches.
Preston Lions carry the strongest recent form in Npl Victoria with 5 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Heidelberg United (L-L-L-D-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
Statistical Modelling · Npl Victoria · 2026
StatsBrain publishes 5 active pre-match statistical projections for the 2026 Npl Victoria season. The next fixture on the calendar is Hume City vs Oakleigh Cannons. 2 of these 5 fixtures carry a model confidence score of 75 or above, indicating a clearer separation in the projected outcome distribution. Each linked match page includes the full win/draw/loss probability split, expected-goals estimates and simulated scorelines.
Over the last 20 completed Npl Victoria fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 35% (7/20), draws made up 25% and away wins 40%. Those matches averaged 2.80 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.81, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample. Across the current upcoming slate, the model assigns an average 29% home / 19% draw / 53% away probability split - a direct comparison point against the observed 35% / 25% / 40% outcome mix from recent results.
Simulated scorelines across the upcoming Npl Victoria slate average 2.00 total goals per fixture, versus 2.81 from completed matches this season. The strongest current projection is Avondale Heights vs St. Albans Saints (100% model confidence, simulated scoreline 3-4 - 0, probability split 100% home · 0% draw · 0% away). The model's dominant signal for that fixture is: Awaiting Data.
StatsBrain's Npl Victoria modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Npl Victoria · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.5 | 1.31 | 2.81 |
| Average Corners | 3.75 | 6.06 | 9.81 |
Upcoming Match Projections · Npl Victoria
5 matchesRecent Results · Npl Victoria
20 matches- 17 Jul
Bentleigh Greens2 – 1Dandenong City
- 17 Jul
Green Gully3 – 1Dandenong Thunder
- 12 Jul
St. Albans Saints2 – 2Caroline Springs George Cross FC
- 11 Jul
Dandenong Thunder2 – 1Bentleigh Greens
- 11 Jul
Melbourne City II2 – 2Heidelberg United
- 10 Jul
Preston Lions2 – 1Hume City
- 10 Jul
Oakleigh Cannons2 – 0Avondale Heights
- 10 Jul
Dandenong City0 – 2South Melbourne
- 10 Jul
Green Gully1 – 3Altona Magic
- 5 Jul
South Melbourne1 – 0Dandenong Thunder
- 4 Jul
Caroline Springs George Cross FC1 – 1Oakleigh Cannons
- 4 Jul
Altona Magic0 – 3Melbourne City II
- 4 Jul
Avondale Heights2 – 3Preston Lions
- 4 Jul
Hume City0 – 0Dandenong City
- 3 Jul
Green Gully3 – 0Bentleigh Greens
- 3 Jul
Heidelberg United1 – 1St. Albans Saints
- 28 Jun
South Melbourne1 – 2Green Gully
- 27 Jun
Caroline Springs George Cross FC0 – 2Preston Lions
- 27 Jun
Dandenong Thunder1 – 3Hume City
- 26 Jun
St. Albans Saints0 – 2Melbourne City II
Frequently Asked Questions · Npl Victoria
9Who leads the Npl Victoria standings in 2026?
Oakleigh Cannons currently top the Npl Victoria (Australia) table with 42 points from 20 matches played (12W–6D–2L). Their goal record stands at 41:18 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Npl Victoria?
Oakleigh Cannons lead Hume City by 2 points after 20 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Npl Victoria?
The current top three in the 2026 Npl Victoria season are: Oakleigh Cannons (42 pts), Hume City (40 pts), Preston Lions (36 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Npl Victoria?
14 clubs are listed in the current Npl Victoria standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Npl Victoria?
Npl Victoria averages 2.81 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.50 at home, 1.31 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Npl Victoria?
Home sides average 1.50 goals per game versus 1.31 for away teams in Npl Victoria this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Npl Victoria?
Green Gully are bottom of Npl Victoria with 14 points from 21 matches. Their goal difference record is 17:42 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Npl Victoria teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Preston Lions (5W in last 5) and Oakleigh Cannons (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Npl Victoria season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.
How many upcoming Npl Victoria fixtures are on StatsBrain?
StatsBrain currently lists 5 upcoming Npl Victoria projections. The next scheduled fixture is Hume City vs Oakleigh Cannons. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.