Football · Australia A-League · 24/10, 10:40

Prediction: Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City

Team pages: Melbourne Victory · Melbourne City

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.67Total
Melbourne Victory1.42
Melbourne City1.25
1X2
41% 27% 33%
Melbourne Victory Draw Melbourne City
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 50% Both teams to score 54%
Most likely score
1-1 14%
Recent form · 10 last
Melbourne Victory 3-4-3 (W-D-L)
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Melbourne City 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Melbourne Victory 2–2–2 Melbourne City (6 last)
  • Melbourne City1-3Melbourne Victory
  • Melbourne City0-1Melbourne Victory
  • Melbourne Victory0-2Melbourne City
  • Melbourne City1-0Melbourne Victory
  • Melbourne Victory2-2Melbourne City
  • Melbourne Victory1-1Melbourne City
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Melbourne Victory 1558 · Melbourne City 1497
Melbourne VictoryDrawMelbourne City
Our model40%28%32%
Market41%26%33%
Estimated total (ours) 2.67 goals · Bet365 line 2.75

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 50%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Melbourne Victory (rating 1558 vs 1497).
  • High corners: 12 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 7.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Melbourne VictoryMelbourne City
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 1.31.5 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.8 / 0.60.7 / 0.4
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/60/10%50/20/30%
Corners (HT / FT)3 / 6.43 / 5.6
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.5 / 03.7 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Melbourne Victory 2–2–2 Melbourne City

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DateHomeScoreAway
21/02/26
Australia A-League
Melbourne City1-3
HT 1-1
Melbourne Victory
20/12/25
Australia A-League
Melbourne City0-1
HT 0-0
Melbourne Victory
08/11/25
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory0-2
HT 0-1
Melbourne City
31/05/25
Australia A-League
Melbourne City1-0
HT 1-0
Melbourne Victory
22/02/25
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory2-2
HT 1-1
Melbourne City
21/12/24
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory1-1
HT 0-1
Melbourne City

Standings · Australia A-League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Auckland FC 1100 313
2 Macarthur FC 1100 213
2 Wellington Phoenix 1100 213
4 Central Coast Mariners 1010 221
4 Newcastle Jets 1010 221
6 Sydney FC 1010 001
6 Western Sydney Wanderers 1010 001
8 Adelaide United 0000 000
8 Brisbane Roar 0000 000
10 Melbourne Victory 1001 120
10 Perth Glory 1001 120
12 Melbourne City 1001 130

Common opponents 6 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentMelbourne VictoryMelbourne City
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 L 2-0 W
Sydney FC 0-1 L 1-0 W
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 W 3-0 W
Auckland FC 2-2 D 1-3 L
Central Coast Mariners 4-1 W 2-1 W
Adelaide United 1-1 D 1-2 L
Record vs common 2 W 2 D 2 L 4 W 0 D 2 L

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Melbourne Victory

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
18/10 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
1-1 1-2 72 L
02/05 Sydney FC
Australia A-League
0-0 0-1 104 L
25/04 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
0-0 2-0 51 W
17/04 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
2-1 2-2 74 D
11/04 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
1-1 2-2 66 D
05/04 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
0-0 0-1 73 L
21/03 Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League
0-1 4-1 81 W
15/03 Macarthur FC
Australia A-League
2-1 4-1 35 W
07/03 Sydney FC
Australia A-League
1-0 2-2 74 D
27/02 Adelaide United
Australia A-League
1-1 1-1 45 D

Melbourne City

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
17/10 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
1-1 1-3 73 L
02/05 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-1 1-1 65 D
26/04 Adelaide United
Australia A-League
1-0 1-2 38 L
18/04 Brisbane Roar
Australia A-League
0-1 3-2 52 W
12/04 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
1-0 2-0 36 W
07/04 Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League
1-0 2-1 52 W
04/04 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
2-0 3-0 87 W
22/03 Perth Glory
Australia A-League
1-0 1-1 73 D
17/03 Sydney FC
Australia A-League
0-0 1-0 52 W
28/02 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-1 0-3 71 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Melbourne Victory win (41%). Probabilities: Melbourne Victory 41%, draw 27%, Melbourne City 33%.

How many goals are expected in Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City?

The model expects 2.67 goals (Melbourne Victory 1.42 · Melbourne City 1.25), with a 54% chance of under 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City?

The model gives a 54% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.