Western United II have played really well so far, sitting at 2nd spot in the table. Melbourne City II have a view both direction in the table from their 8th spot.
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (21) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Melbourne City II have won significantly more corners away than at home.
This looks to be an appealing match with lots of fun and energy as both sides are well renewed since they last saw competitive action. Let's get started!
Western United II form and stats
5 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what Western United II, who have the fewest conceded goals (21) in Victoria Premier League 2, have to build on here at Harvest Home Recreation Reserve - Pitch 1 Synthetic in the Victoria Premier League 2.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Western, who played 3-3 against Manningham United Blues. That match was also played at this venue (Harvest Home Recreation Reserve - Pitch 1 Synthetic). As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
Before that, Western United II had a home game versus Werribee City which ended with a victory 5-0.The Western United II fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 10 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 9 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 11 goals have been conceded.
Melbourne City II form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Victoria Premier League 2 travels is 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
Melbourne are travelling again after losing away to Dandenong City in their previous match (0-1).
Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against Preston Lions.Goal hungry football fans should note that 15 of this club's 20 latest league matches have ended with three goals or more.
Melbourne City II have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 21 goals from 10 away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Melbourne have conceded 17 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Western United II and Melbourne City II have met already this season: Melbourne City II - Western United II 0-4. Head-to-head data (for the prior three meetings): Western won two games, zero matches ended with a tie and Melbourne City II managed one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / zero.
Western United II missing players
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| Western United II | Melbourne City II | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 34 | 15 | 9 | Scored | S | 3 | 21 | 37 |
| 21 | 11 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 17 | 40 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 60% | 50% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 90% | 90% |
| 50% | 50% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 70% | 75% |
| 35% | 30% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 45% |
| 20% | 20% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 40% | 35% |
| 35% | 30% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 70% | 75% |
| 40% | 40% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 10% | 5% |
| 25% | 30% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 20% | 20% |
| 5 | 4.8 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| 5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| 1.5 | 1.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10.6 | 10.2 | 12.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| 35% | 35% | 53% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 19% | 38% | 39% |
| 10.1 | 9.4 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13.3 | 12.3 | 10.6 |
| 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
- Melbourne City II have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Melbourne City II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (21) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (12) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II 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 | Kingston | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 37 |
| 2 | Western United II | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 35 |
| 3 | Preston Lions | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 34 |
| 4 | Dandenong City | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 33 |
| 5 | Eastern Lions | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 1 | 30 |
| 6 | Manningham United Blues | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 37 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 29 |
| 7 | Langwarrin | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 44 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 22 | -6 | 29 |
| 8 | Melbourne City II | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 17 | -3 | 26 |
| 9 | Werribee City | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | -4 | 26 |
| 10 | Northcote City | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Moreland Zebras | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | -8 | 24 |
| 12 | Bulleen Lions | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 23 |
| 13 | Brunswick City | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 18 | -9 | 23 |
| 14 | Pascoe Vale | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 21 | -17 | 20 |
