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Wellington Phoenix
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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City: A-League Clash of Contrasting Forms

Wellington Phoenix host Melbourne City in a crucial A-League fixture, with the home side showing signs of recent improvement against a Melbourne City side that has faltered in their last three outings. This match could be a fascinating tactical battle as both teams aim to assert their dominance.

This fixture looks set to be a clash between Wellington's recent attacking surge and Melbourne City's desire to regain defensive solidity. Melbourne City typically dominates possession and looks to build attacks patiently, but their recent struggles suggest they may be vulnerable to quicker transitions. Wellington, on the other hand, seem to be playing with more directness recently, especially at home, as evidenced by their increased shots on goal in the last fixture. The home side will likely aim to exploit any defensive disorganisation from Melbourne City, perhaps through wider attacking plays to draw out the visitors.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Wellington Phoenix
VS
Melbourne City
14
Matches played
15
5 - 3 - 6
Results
5 - 5 - 5
35.7%
Win %
33.3%
1.6
Goals scored
1.1
1.9
Goals conceded
1.2
5.3
Shots on target
3.8
4.7
Shots off target
5.2
3.6
Blocked shots
3.5
51.5
Ball possession
58.8
77.8
Pass accuracy
82.9
9.2
Fouls
11.3
3.2
Goalkeeper saves
2.7
1.1
Yellow cards
1.7
0.1
Red cards
0
League averages

Key points

  • • Melbourne City have conceded an average of 2.7 goals per game in their last three matches.
  • • Wellington Phoenix have increased their shots on goal in their most recent home performance.
  • • Both teams have a losing record on the road when considering their last 3 away games combined.

AI Prediction

While Melbourne City's overall stats and possession numbers are strong, their recent form, particularly defensively, is a significant concern. Wellington Phoenix have shown a recent uplift in their attacking play, especially at home, and the odds, while favouring the visitors slightly, don't fully reflect Wellington's potential to cause an upset. Both teams have shown a propensity to concede, making 'Both Teams To Score' an attractive proposition, and with Wellington's recent attacking zest, an 'Over 2.5' goal outcome feels probable.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    70%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    60%
    O/U
    40%
    BTTS
    47%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    65%
    Melbourne City AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    70%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    68%
    Melbourne City AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    40%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    70%

H2H

A-League H2H 기록입니다.
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
2/28/2025HOME
Wellington Phoenix
L 0 - 1 W
Melbourne City
UN
1/3/2025
Wellington Phoenix
L 0 - 2 W
Melbourne City
HOME
UN
3/9/2024
Wellington Phoenix
L 0 - 1 W
Melbourne City
HOME
UN
11/25/2023HOME
Wellington Phoenix
W 1 - 0 L
Melbourne City
UN
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Wellington Phoenix Team recent

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Wellington Phoenix
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Newcastle Jets1 - 4LOYN
AWAY
Sydney2 - 0WUNN
HOME
Adelaide United2 - 2DOYY
AWAY
Brisbane Roar3 - 0WONN
AWAY
Melbourne Victory1 - 5LOYN
HOME
Central Coast Mariners3 - 1WOYN
HOME
Newcastle Jets1 - 3LOYY
AWAY
Auckland1 - 3LOYN
HOME
Adelaide United2 - 1WOYY
HOME
Macarthur0 - 1LUNY

Wellington Phoenix have been a mixed bag this season, hovering around the .500 mark overall. However, their home form presents a slightly more positive picture, with a 42.9% win rate and a scoring average of 1.6 goals per game. Recent performances suggest a team finding some attacking impetus, particularly in their last home fixture where they netted twice and secured a draw, boosting their confidence. Despite conceding a similar number of goals at home as they score, the recent uptick in shots on target and overall play indicates they could pose a threat to Melbourne City.

Melbourne City Team recent

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Melbourne City
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Macarthur2 - 6LOYY
HOME
Auckland2 - 1WOYN
HOME
Newcastle Jets0 - 1LUNY
HOME
Brisbane Roar1 - 0WUNY
HOME
Sydney0 - 0DUNY
HOME
Perth Glory1 - 3LOYY
HOME
Macarthur1 - 1DUYY
HOME
Melbourne Victory0 - 1LUNY
AWAY
Newcastle Jets1 - 0WUNN
AWAY
Central Coast Mariners0 - 0DUNY

Melbourne City have endured a difficult spell, dropping to two losses in their last three matches, conceding a concerning 2.7 goals per game in that short period. While their overall season record is balanced, their recent defensive frailties are a worry. Their away form has also been less convincing than their home record, with an average of 1.6 goals conceded per game on the road. Despite their struggles, they still retain a high possession percentage and passing accuracy, suggesting they can control periods of the game, but their recent offensive output has dipped, averaging just one goal in their last three.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Wellington Phoenix
HOME
3.3
DRAW
4
Melbourne City
AWAY
2
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.8
UNDER
2
BTTS
YES
1.7
NO
2.05

Lineups

Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix

(3-4-2-1)

A. Kelly-Heald
I. Hughes
B. Tuiloma
M. James
C. Armiento
A. Rufer
K. Nagasawa
T. Payne
R. Najjarine
P. Retre
I. Eze
M. Caputo
M. Memeti
A. Lopane
B. Mazzeo
Z. Schreiber
R. Teague
A. Behich
S. Souprayen
G. Ferreyra
H. Shillington
P. Beach
Melbourne City

Melbourne City

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Wellington Phoenix Injuries / suspensions

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Wellington Phoenix
NameReasonTypeG/A
D. EdwardsInactiveMissing Fixture0 / 0
J. OluwayemiInjuryMissing Fixture0 / 0
J. SmithInactiveMissing Fixture0 / 0
L. SupykInjuryMissing Fixture0 / 0
N. WalkerInactiveMissing Fixture- / -

Melbourne City Injuries / suspensions

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Melbourne City
NameReasonTypeG/A
A. KuenKnee InjuryMissing Fixture2 / 4
N. AtkinsonYellow CardsMissing Fixture0 / 2
E. DurakovicInactiveMissing Fixture0 / 2
M. LeckieHamstring InjuryMissing Fixture0 / 1
A. NabboutInjuryMissing Fixture1 / 0
D. OchsenhamInactiveMissing Fixture0 / 0
K. RahmaniInactiveMissing Fixture2 / 0
E. RashaniMuscle InjuryMissing Fixture1 / 1
K. TrewinKnee InjuryMissing Fixture0 / 0

League table

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1Auckland9621147720WWWLD
2Sydney9603157818LWWLW
3Adelaide United105051613315WWLLL
4Brisbane Roar943295415LDWWD
5Macarthur104331213-115WDWDL
6Melbourne Victory104241213-114WWWDL
7Perth Glory104151013-313WLLWW
8Melbourne City103431110113LDLWD
9Newcastle Jets104062022-212LWWLW
10Wellington Phoenix103251420-611LWLLW
11Western Sydney Wanderers10235813-59LLDLW
12Central Coast Mariners92251015-58LLLDL
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