North Geelong Warriors host Melbourne Victory Youth on Saturday, Jul 18 at 9:00 AM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 0 points in the Victoria Premier League One, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

North Geelong Warriors come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Melbourne Victory Youth are in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, North Geelong Warriors face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Melbourne Victory Youth have won 6 of 8 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in North Geelong Warriors won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives North Geelong Warriors a slight edge, but Melbourne Victory Youth are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.