Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction 16 May 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Melbourne City (W) and Wellington Phoenix (W). Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 06:15 16 May. The tournament match will take place at the CB Smith Reserve stadium in the city of Melbourne. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Wellington Phoenix (W)):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Melbourne City (W) and Wellington Phoenix (W):
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 0, draws - 0;
- number of goals (home/away) - 13 against 3;
- average total goals in the match - 2.29.
Head-to-head statistics Melbourne City - Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne City (W) Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 9 May 2026 as part of the A-League Women tournament (home team - Melbourne City (W), away team - Melbourne Victory (W)). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Melbourne City (W) vs Melbourne Victory (W)):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
- 12 wins,
- 4 losses,
- 4 draws.
📈Currently, Melbourne City (W) stands at a mid-tier position within the A-League Women standings, with a win percentage of 64% and a loss percentage of 18%.
⚽️Melbourne City (W) has scored a total of 36 goals. On the defensive end, Melbourne City (W) has allowed 20 goals over the season.
Match Results: Melbourne City (W)
Wellington Phoenix (W) Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 10 May 2026 as part of the A-League Women tournament (home team - Wellington Phoenix (W), away - Brisbane Roar (W)). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Wellington Phoenix (W) vs Brisbane Roar (W)):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
- 10 wins,
- 6 losses,
- 4 draws.
📈Currently, Wellington Phoenix (W) stands at a mid-tier position within the A-League Women standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 32%.
⚽Wellington Phoenix (W) has scored a total of 38 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 19 goals over the season.
Match Results: Wellington Phoenix (W)
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- wins: 14 vs 11;
- win percentage: 64% vs 50%;
- losses: 4 vs 7;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 8 vs 5;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Melbourne City (W) have won in last 7 games against Wellington Phoenix (W) (A-League Women).
- Melbourne City (W) have won in 6 of last 7 games (A-League Women).
- Melbourne City (W) have won in last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.86, the guests - 0.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- average total in the tournament: 2.64 vs 2.73;
- average total goals scored: 1.73 vs 1.86;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.82;
- Melbourne City (W): average total at home in the tournament - 1.91;
- Wellington Phoenix (W): average total away in the tournament - 1.82;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Melbourne City (W) games against Wellington Phoenix (W) (A-League Women).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Melbourne City (W) games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Melbourne City (W) games (A-League Women).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Wellington Phoenix (W) games (A-League Women).
Prediction on corners
Melbourne City (W): Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.68; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.
Wellington Phoenix (W): Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.18, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 6.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Melbourne City (W) home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Melbourne City (W) at home - 5 (45%);
- number of BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix (W) away - 6 (55%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Melbourne City (W) at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix (W) away - 4 (80%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (15/116, 12.9%);
- Melbourne City (W) at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Wellington Phoenix (W) away most often play: 0:2 , 1:0 , 2:1 (2/11, 18.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.14% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.63% (odds 7.5)
1:0 - 9.53% (odds 8)
Editorial Prediction
- Melbourne City (W) have won in last 7 games against Wellington Phoenix (W) (A-League Women).
- Melbourne City (W) have won in 6 of last 7 games (A-League Women).
- Melbourne City (W) have won in last 5 games.
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Betting Tips: Melbourne City (W) - Wellington Phoenix (W)
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