Western Sydney Wanderers - Melbourne Victory. 4th spot versus 12th spot. Nothing is certain - get a comprehensive game guide here!
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the fewest conceded goals (23) in A-League
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest scored goals in the first half (7) in A-League
It's quite the trip for Melbourne Victory when visiting Western Sydney Wanderers as the cities are 800 kilometers apart.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Western Sydney Wanderers form and stats
6 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Western Sydney Wanderers have to build on here at Commbank Stadium in the A-League.
The Wanderers coach Rudan and his crew return home after a 2-2 draw away versus Macarthur (placed 11th). Borrello, a striker, was the best performer for the side in that match, and was presented with a rating of 9.12 (out of 10). Borrello scored two goals, hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 3 of 6 times and had 26 successful passes (of 31 total).
Before that game, the home loss against Adelaide United with the scoreline 2-3.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Western Sydney Wanderers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 12 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 4 and lost 3.
The Western Sydney Wanderers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 11 league matches. From these home matches, Wanderers have conceded only 9 goals.
Melbourne Victory form and stats
There's been little loot from Melbourne Victory's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 12 away games in the A-League. Melbourne Victory only have 3 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 2 draws.
There were no winners in Melbourne Victory's previous match, the home game that ended 0-0 vs Perth Glory (placed 7th). Silva was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.63. The defender Silva won 3 of 6 duels.
Prior to that match, the Melbourne Victory manager Popović faced defeat when travelling to Melbourne City and losing 1-2.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Melbourne Victory playing away and similar expectations, we found 12 relevant matches. Results were 5 Melbourne wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats.
Betting related statistic: Both teams have scored goal(s) in 10 of this club's latest 13 league games.
The attacking power of Melbourne Victory when travelling is not overwhelming with 11 goals scored from 12 league matches away. As for defending, Melbourne rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 18 goals from these away matches. Melbourne Victory has visited these top teams four times, and 3 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Wanderers and Melbourne Victory have faced each other already this season: Melbourne Victory - Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1. Previous ten meetings between these teams: Western Sydney Wanderers won five, Melbourne Victory were winners in four and we saw one draw. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.
Top Goalscorers
  B. Borrello 10 goals |   B. Fornaroli Mezza 7 goals |  Y. N'Gbakoto 4 goals |
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| Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 23 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 35 | 18 | 11 | Scored | S | 3 | 11 | 26 |
| 23 | 9 | 0 | Conceded | C | 8 | 18 | 30 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 91% |
| 65% | 73% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 70% |
| 35% | 36% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 58% | 52% |
| 30% | 27% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| 9% | 9% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 9% |
| 39% | 27% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 58% | 52% |
| 39% | 55% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| 22% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 33% | 35% |
| 4.7 | 4.6 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 6 | 5.4 |
| 6.5 | 8.1 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13.3 | 12.5 | 15.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.8 | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| 32% | 38% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 16% | 21% | 26% |
| 12.1 | 12.5 | 6.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 10.4 | 11 |
| 3.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
- Melbourne Victory have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (13) in A-League
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest scored goals in the first half (7) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the fewest conceded goals (23) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (7) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the fewest matches over the total-line (8) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the most clean sheets (6) at home in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the most clean sheets (9) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the most matches under the total-line (15) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Melbourne City | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 25 | 11 | 41 |
| 3 | Central Coast Mariners | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 37 |
| 4 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 35 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 35 |
| 5 | Wellington Phoenix | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 39 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -3 | 31 |
| 6 | Sydney | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 17 | -6 | 29 |
| 7 | Perth Glory | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 21 | -6 | 28 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | -6 | 26 |
| 9 | Newcastle Jets | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 26 |
| 10 | Western United | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 43 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 23 | -13 | 26 |
| 11 | Macarthur | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 28 | -14 | 26 |
| 12 | Melbourne Victory | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 25 |
