Perth vs Melbourne Phoenix Prediction 2 October 2026
🏀 In the NBL, the Perth Wildcats are set to face off against Melbourne Phoenix. The visitors have struggled to find their best form recently, and that inconsistency could be exposed in this upcoming matchup. The hosts have the quality to dictate the tempo and should head into the closing stages with a strong chance of securing the win.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these rivals took place in mid-September, with Melbourne Phoenix securing a 100-79 victory. Looking at their previous five head-to-head clashes, the visitors hold a slight edge, winning three out of five encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Perth - Melbourne Phoenix
Perth Wildcats Team Overview
Perth Wildcats are gradually finding their rhythm. True, they suffered a recent defeat to the very team they’re about to face again. However, they bounced back with two straight wins: first edging out Adelaide in a nail-biter (98-97), then overcoming the New Zealand Breakers (97-93). The schedule is working in the Wildcats’ favor, as this marks their fourth consecutive home game. That continuity should help stabilize their offense, which is averaging 93.5 points per game. The kind of struggles they experienced just a few weeks ago now seem firmly behind them.
Match Results: Perth Wildcats
South East Melbourne Phoenix Team Overview
After their recent head-to-head triumph over the Wildcats, Melbourne Phoenix have hit a rough patch. They fell to the Tasmania JackJumpers (91-96) before suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Melbourne United (61-86). Offensively, Phoenix are struggling to find their rhythm, and their latest outing is a clear example - scoring just 4 points in the final quarter. Now they face a road trip against an opponent hungry for revenge, a scenario that could spell trouble for Phoenix on both ends of the floor.
Match Results: South East Melbourne Phoenix
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 29;
- number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 12.
Statistics: Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
- number of tournament matches played: 3 vs 3;
- number of wins: 5 (62.5%) vs 6 (60%);
- number of losses: 3 (37.5%) vs 4 (40%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 6;
- number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
- Perth Wildcats won with a +2.5 points handicap in 15 of last 16 home games against South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a slight edge to the visitors in this matchup. However, much has changed since their last head-to-head encounter. Perth are gradually finding their form, while Melbourne Phoenix have recently struggled to impress in attack. Our editorial team believes the hosts have a solid chance to get their revenge here. We’re backing Perth Wildcats with a +4.5 handicap.
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Betting Tips: Perth Wildcats - South East Melbourne Phoenix
in 15 of last 16 home games against South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL).
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