Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Prediction 10 January 2026
🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats, which will take place on 10 January at 09:00 in the "NBL" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats:
- played 25 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 10 for today's home team and 15 for the guests;
- the home team averages 91.16 points per match, the guests - 96.04;
- average total match points - 187.2.
The last confrontation took place on 18 December 2025 at the venue of Perth Wildcats and ended with a score of 76:77.
Head-to-head statistics Melbourne Phoenix - Perth

South East Melbourne Phoenix Team Overview
📊The South East Melbourne Phoenix team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 977 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 97.7 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 91.6 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 94.4 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: South East Melbourne Phoenix

Perth Wildcats Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Perth Wildcats managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 5 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 890 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 87 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Perth Wildcats
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors on the road - 6;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 44.72;
- Today's home team averages 21.68, while the visitors average 23.04.
First Quarter Stats: South East Melbourne Phoenix (home) vs Perth Wildcats (away)
- Tournament matches played: 15 vs 14;
- Number of wins: 12 (80%) vs 10 (71.43%);
- Number of losses: 2 (13.33%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- Number of draws: 1 (6.67%) vs 1 (7.14%).
- Average points scored: 25.93 vs 24;
- Average points conceded: 20.53 vs 20.29.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 8;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 48 (scored - 23.6, conceded - 24.4) vs 44.9 (scored - 25, conceded - 19.9).
- Under 49.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 South East Melbourne Phoenix games (NBL).
- Under 49.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Perth Wildcats away games (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 25;
- Home team wins - 10, away team wins - 15.
- Perth Wildcats won with a +5.5 points handicap in 8 of last 9 games against South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 91.16, for the away team - 96.04;
- average total points in H2H matches - 187.2.
Statistics: South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Perth Wildcats
- average total in the tournament: 187.11 vs 175.44;
- average total points scored: 97.79 vs 89.41;
- average total points conceded: 89.32 vs 86.04;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 48.71 vs 46.3;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 48.5 vs 43.11;
- South East Melbourne Phoenix: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 98.27;
- Perth Wildcats: average total points scored away in the tournament - 90.43;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 97.7 (home - 94.4) vs 89 (away - 90.83).
- Under 190.5 points scored in last 13 Perth Wildcats away games (NBL).
- Under 190.5 points scored in last 10 Perth Wildcats games (NBL).
Editorial Prediction
- Perth Wildcats won with a +5.5 points handicap in 8 of last 9 games against South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL).