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Prediction: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory

Team pages: Western Sydney Wanderers · Melbourne Victory

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.49Total
Western Sydney Wanderers1.45
Melbourne Victory2.04
1X2
26% 24% 50%
Western Sydney Wanderers Draw Melbourne Victory
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 54% Both teams to score 59%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1-7 (W-D-L)
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Melbourne Victory 4-4-2 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Western Sydney Wanderers 3–1–2 Melbourne Victory (6 last)
  • Western Sydney Wanderers0-2Melbourne Victory
  • Melbourne Victory0-1Western Sydney Wanderers
  • Western Sydney Wanderers1-2Melbourne Victory
  • Western Sydney Wanderers4-2Melbourne Victory
  • Melbourne Victory2-2Western Sydney Wanderers
  • Melbourne Victory3-4Western Sydney Wanderers
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Western Sydney Wanderers 1452 · Melbourne Victory 1527
Western Sydney WanderersDrawMelbourne Victory
Our model27%23%50%
Market26%24%50%
Estimated total (ours) 3.49 goals · Bet365 line 3 · +0.5

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 · 69%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Melbourne Victory (rating 1452 vs 1527).
  • H2H favours Western Sydney Wanderers: 3-1-2.
  • High corners: 12 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 6.7 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

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

Western Sydney WanderersMelbourne Victory
Goals for / against (FT)1.6 / 2.32.1 / 1.1
Goals for / against (HT)1 / 0.90.9 / 0.5
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/40/30%40/50/10%
Corners (HT / FT)2.9 / 5.53.3 / 6.5
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.1 / 0.13.6 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Western Sydney Wanderers 312 Melbourne Victory

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DateHomeScoreAway
25/04/26
Australia A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers0-2
HT 0-0
Melbourne Victory
10/01/26
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory0-1
HT 0-1
Western Sydney Wanderers
10/05/25
Australia A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers1-2
HT 1-2
Melbourne Victory
15/03/25
Australia A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers4-2
HT 1-2
Melbourne Victory
04/01/25
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory2-2
HT 1-1
Western Sydney Wanderers
27/04/24
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory3-4
HT 2-2
Western Sydney Wanderers

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentWestern Sydney WanderersMelbourne Victory
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 L 0-1 L
Sydney FC 0-2 L 0-1 L
Adelaide United 2-4 L 1-1 D
Newcastle Jets 1-2 L 2-2 D
Macarthur FC 4-0 W 4-1 W
Record vs common 1 W 0 D 4 L 1 W 2 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Melbourne Victory (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

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

Western Sydney Wanderers

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
28/07 Chelsea
Elite Club Friendlies
2-2 4-6 81 L
22/07 Tigers FC
Australia Cup
0-0 2-0 96 W
25/04 Melbourne Victory
Australia A-League
0-0 0-2 41 L
18/04 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
1-1 1-2 41 L
11/04 Sydney FC
Australia A-League
0-1 0-2 24 L
04/04 Melbourne City
Australia A-League
0-2 0-3 37 L
20/03 Adelaide United
Australia A-League
1-2 2-4 51 L
13/03 Brisbane Roar
Australia A-League
2-1 2-2 105 D
07/03 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
1-0 1-2 82 L
28/02 Macarthur FC
Australia A-League
3-0 4-0 24 W

Melbourne Victory

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
26/07 Kingborough Lions
Australia Cup
2-0 4-0 83 W
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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Melbourne Victory win (50%). Probabilities: Western Sydney Wanderers 26%, draw 24%, Melbourne Victory 50%.

How many goals are expected in Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?

The model expects 3.49 goals (Western Sydney Wanderers 1.45 · Melbourne Victory 2.04), with a 52% chance of over 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?

The model gives a 59% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

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