Auckland vs Melbourne Prediction 18 January 2025

    🔊 In the upcoming match, Auckland and Melbourne City will face off on the field to determine who is worthy of climbing up the league table. Auckland, showing decent form (6 wins in the last 10 matches), will host a team that has not lost in the last five games. Melbourne City, in turn, is known for its attacking power, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per match. However, it is worth noting that their last five games have ended with a total of less than 2.5 goals. Can the hosts take advantage of this trend and defeat the visitors? The odds for Auckland to win are 2.1, making them the favorites, but the intrigue remains.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Officially, the teams Auckland FC and Melbourne City have played only one match. The meeting took place on 15 December 2024 at the home ground of Melbourne City and ended with a score of 2:2.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    50%
    2 Wins
    25%
    1 Draw
    25%
    1 Win
    Total games
    4
    Total Goals Avg
    3.25
    Both teams scored
    50%
    2.25
    Total average
    1
    5
    Corner
    4
    1
    Yellow cards
    0.75
    9.75
    Fouls
    9.5
    Last matches
    02.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    7
    6
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    28.02.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    2.38
    0.49
    9
    7
    7
    10
    0
    1
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    2.38
    0.49
    9
    7
    7
    10
    0
    1
    16.01.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    1.48
    0.95
    2
    5
    7
    12
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1.48
    0.95
    2
    5
    7
    12
    1
    2
    18.01.25
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    1.17
    0.65
    3
    4
    11
    6
    3
    0
    3
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    1.17
    0.65
    3
    4
    11
    6
    3
    0
    15.12.24
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    0.52
    0.98
    3
    3
    15
    9
    1
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0.52
    0.98
    3
    3
    15
    9
    1
    2
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    Auckland FC Team Overview

    🏆During this A-League season, Auckland FC has played 11 matches, achieving the following outcomes:
    • 7 wins,
    • 2 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Auckland FC holds a solid position in the middle of the tournament table, displaying balanced results, with 64% of matches won and 18% lost.

    ⚽Throughout the season, the team has scored 16 goals. The team's defensive performance remains stable, with a total of 9 goals conceded.

    Match Results: Auckland FC

    Last matches
    23.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Sydney
    Sydney
    0.33
    0.51
    4
    2
    12
    8
    5
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0.33
    0.51
    4
    2
    12
    8
    5
    1
    W
    15.05.26
    A-League
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    1.15
    2.31
    6
    4
    4
    14
    1
    2
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    1.15
    2.31
    6
    4
    4
    14
    1
    2
    W
    09.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
    1.23
    1.59
    4
    7
    14
    9
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1.23
    1.59
    4
    7
    14
    9
    1
    2
    D
    02.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    7
    6
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    W
    26.04.26
    A-League
    Sydney
    Sydney
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    2.53
    1.14
    4
    6
    10
    8
    1
    1
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2
    2.53
    1.14
    4
    6
    10
    8
    1
    1
    D
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    Melbourne City Team Overview

    🏆Over the course of the A-League season, Melbourne City has engaged in 12 fixtures. The record for these encounters stands as:
    • 7 wins,
    • 2 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Positioned in the intermediate range of the A-League league table, Melbourne City has a win ratio of 58% and a loss ratio of 17%.

    ⚽A total goal count of 21 has been achieved by Melbourne City. On the defensive front, Melbourne City has conceded 10 goals throughout the season.

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 1;
    • home team wins - 0, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.

    Statistics: Auckland FC vs Melbourne City

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
    • number of wins: 7 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 64% vs 58%;
    • number of losses: 2 vs 2;
    • number of draws: 2 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of wins: 6 vs 6;
    • number of losses: 2 vs 1;
    • number of draws: 2 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Melbourne City has not lost in each of their last 6 away games.
    • Melbourne City has not lost in each of their last 8 A-League away games.
    • Melbourne City has not lost in each of their last 7 A-League games.
    👉Prediction: Melbourne City will not lose(odds: 1.75)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 2;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4;
    • both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.

    Statistics: Auckland FC vs Melbourne City

    • average total in the tournament: 2.27 vs 2.58;
    • average total goals scored: 1.45 vs 1.75;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.83;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.91 vs 0.92;
    • Auckland FC: average total at home in the tournament -  1.17;
    • Melbourne City: average total away in the tournament - 2.17;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 2.4).
    Trends
    • There have been under 2.5 goals scored in each of the last 5 Melbourne City in the A-League games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5)(odds: 1.77)

    Prediction on corners

    Auckland FC: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.82; at home field - 7;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 7.6.

    Melbourne City: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.92, away - 4.83;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.6.
    Trends
    • Melbourne City has taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 A-League games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Melbourne City Total Under (5,5)(odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on cards

    Auckland FC: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.27; at home - 1.33;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.4.

    Melbourne City: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.17, away - 1.67;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.8; away - 1.
    Trends
    • There have been Under 3.5 yellow cards in each of the last 5 Melbourne City in the A-League away games.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (3,5)(odds: 1.41)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 1;
    • both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 0 times.

    Statistics: Auckland FC vs Melbourne City

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
    • number of BTTS matches for Auckland FC at home - 1 (17%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Melbourne City away - 3 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Auckland FC at home - 1 (20%);
    • BTTS matches for Melbourne City away - 3 (60%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No)(odds: 1.94)

    Match Results: Melbourne City

    Last matches
    02.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    7
    6
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
    2
    0
    L
    26.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
    1
    0.87
    2.72
    3
    10
    11
    13
    5
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    0.87
    2.72
    3
    10
    11
    13
    5
    2
    L
    18.04.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    -
    -
    3
    5
    14
    14
    0
    2
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    3
    -
    -
    3
    5
    14
    14
    0
    2
    W
    12.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Wellington Phoenix
    Wellington Phoenix
    2.74
    0.54
    3
    9
    13
    10
    4
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    2.74
    0.54
    3
    9
    13
    10
    4
    1
    W
    07.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Central Coast Mariners
    Central Coast Mariners
    2.9
    1.7
    5
    4
    11
    7
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    2.9
    1.7
    5
    4
    11
    7
    1
    1
    W
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    Editor's Prediction

    In light of the presented data and current trends, the match between Auckland and Melbourne City promises to be intense and unpredictable. Auckland has a slight advantage due to home field and recent successes, but Melbourne City matches them in attacking potential, although their recent games have been marked by low scoring. Considering that the total under 2.5 goals was observed in Melbourne City's last five games, and the fact that the only head-to-head meeting between these teams ended in a draw with a total of two goals, it is reasonable to predict that this match will also see few goals scored. Therefore, a prediction for a total under 2.5 goals seems the most likely outcome. The odds for this outcome might offer good value for bets. The level of confidence in this prediction is around 70%, based on current trends and team statistics.
    Our choice
    Total goals Under (2,5) at odds of -120*
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (17 January 2025, 13:41)

    Betting Tips: Auckland FC - Melbourne City

    Melbourne City have won the 1st half:
    melbourne-city-fcin 7 of last 8 away games (A-League).
    1st Half Melbourne City Win
    Bovada
    +275
    Melbourne City have not lost:
    melbourne-city-fcin last 8 away games (A-League).
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    Melbourne City will not lose
    Everygame
    -172
    Melbourne City have scored:
    melbourne-city-fcin 19 of last 20 away games.
    melbourne-city-fcin 18 of last 19 games.
    melbourne-city-fcin 17 of last 18 games (A-League).
    Melbourne City will score goal
    Everygame
    -278
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    melbourne-city-fcin 18 of last 20 Melbourne City away games.
    melbourne-city-fcin 16 of last 18 Melbourne City away games (A-League).
    melbourne-city-fcin 8 of last 9 Melbourne City games (A-League).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -303
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    Auckland - Melbourne Table position

    A-League 24/25
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    26158349-2753
    2.
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    26146641-2548
    3.
    Western United
    Western United
    26145755-3747
    4.
    Western Sydney
    Western Sydney
    26137658-4046
    5.
    Melbourne Victory
    Melbourne Victory
    26127744-3643
    6.
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
    26108853-5538

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 11
    +3
    +4
    14 - Scored
    10 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    5
    4
    Draws
    2
    2
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    14
    11
    Conceded
    10
    2.5
    Match goals average
    2.4
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1
    7
    Both teams scored
    5
    66'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    66'
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