Melbourne vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 20 February 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 Victory (W) and Wellington Phoenix (W). Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 08:00 20 February. The tournament match will take place at the Lakeside Stadium stadium in the city of South 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 23 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Wellington Phoenix (W)):
- ball possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Melbourne Victory (W) and Wellington Phoenix (W):
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 4;
- number of goals (home/away) - 14 against 10;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Melbourne - Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory (W) Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 15 February 2026 as part of the A-League Women tournament (home team - Melbourne Victory, away team - Melbourne City FC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Melbourne Victory (W) vs Melbourne City FC):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
- 6 wins,
- 7 losses,
- 3 draws.
📈Currently, Melbourne Victory (W) stands at a mid-tier position within the A-League Women standings, with a win percentage of 38% and a loss percentage of 44%.
⚽️Melbourne Victory (W) has scored a total of 23 goals. On the defensive end, Melbourne Victory (W) has allowed 21 goals over the season.
Match Results: Melbourne Victory (W)
Wellington Phoenix (W) Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 15 February 2026 as part of the A-League Women tournament (home team - Wellington Phoenix (W), away - Central Coast Mariners (W)). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Wellington Phoenix (W) vs Central Coast Mariners (W)):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
- 7 wins,
- 4 losses,
- 3 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 29%.
⚽Wellington Phoenix (W) has scored a total of 28 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 12 goals over the season.
Match Results: Wellington Phoenix (W)
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Melbourne Victory (W) (Home) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 6;
- Number of wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- Number of draws: 7 (87.5%) vs 3 (50%);
- Average total goals scored: 0.63 vs 1.33;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.13 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 2;
- Average first half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.9 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.6).
- Melbourne Victory (W) have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games (A-League Women).
Match Result Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 4.
Statistics: Melbourne Victory (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- wins: 6 vs 7;
- win percentage: 38% vs 50%;
- losses: 7 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 6;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Melbourne Victory (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 2.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.44 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 1.14;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.86;
- Melbourne Victory (W): average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Wellington Phoenix (W): average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 0.6) vs 2.5 (away - 2.4).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Melbourne Victory (W) home games (A-League Women).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 15 of last 17 Wellington Phoenix (W) away games (A-League Women).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Melbourne Victory (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W)
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Melbourne Victory (W) at home - 2 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix (W) away - 2 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Melbourne Victory (W) at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix (W) away - 2 (40%).
Correct Score Prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (13/83, 15.7%);
- Melbourne Victory (W) at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 1:0 (2/8, 25%);
- Wellington Phoenix (W) away most often play: 1:0 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.14% (odds 5.75)
0:1 - 10.45% (odds 8)
1:0 - 9.39% (odds 8)
Editorial Prediction
- Wellington Phoenix (W) scored in the 2nd half in last 4 away games (A-League Women).
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