There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the A-League table so far. Here's the Adelaide United - Melbourne Victory latest:
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Adelaide United form and stats
3 victories, 0 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Adelaide United have to build on here in the A-League. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Adelaide United with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Newcastle Jets game, 40 days ago, have they avoided a loss.
The fans are hoping that Adelaide United will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-3 away loss in the A-League game against Perth Glory (placed 3rd). Prior to that, an away loss at Sydney.
The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Adelaide United handle that role? We have found ten games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W7-D2-L1.
A decent goal production from Adelaide United in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 6 league matches. Adelaide United have conceded 10 from these games.
Melbourne Victory form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Melbourne Victory, who have the most clean sheets (5) in A-League, so far with only 6 points returning home. The records show 2-0-4 (win-draw-lose).
Two away games in a row for Melbourne Victory, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 2-3 versus Central Coast Mariners in the A-League. Before that, Melbourne Victory secured a home win against Newcastle Jets with the score 4-0.
We have checked recent matches where Melbourne Victory have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those six games were W1-D0-L5.
Melbourne Victory find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 8 goals from 6 away fixtures in the league. For Melbourne Victory, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Adelaide United - Melbourne Victory 3-1. Adelaide United-Melbourne Victory H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Adelaide United 5 wins, Melbourne Victory 4 wins, 1 draw. 7 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  O. Toivonen 14 goals |
Adelaide United missing players
Melbourne Victory missing players
| Adelaide United | Melbourne Victory | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 | 11 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 21 | 10 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 12 | 18 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 85% |
| 92% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 69% |
| 92% | 83% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 83% | 62% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 38% |
| 17% | 33% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 15% |
| 83% | 83% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 83% | 62% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 38% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 7.2 | 5.8 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 13 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3 | 6 | 5.8 |
| 1.3 | 0.8 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 185 | 82 | 13 | Total Shots | T S | 21 | 71 | 169 |
| 63 | 29 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 25 | 50 |
| 30% | 38% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 32% | 34% |
- Adelaide United have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Adelaide United have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Adelaide United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Melbourne Victory has the most clean sheets (5)
- Melbourne Victory has the most dropped points from leading position (14)
- Melbourne Victory have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Melbourne Victory have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Melbourne Victory have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Melbourne Victory haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sydney | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 34 |
| 2 | Melbourne City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 23 |
| 3 | Perth Glory | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 21 |
| 4 | Wellington Phoenix | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Western United | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | -1 | 17 |
| 6 | Melbourne Victory | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Adelaide United | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 15 |
| 8 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 14 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 13 |
| 10 | Central Coast Mariners | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 13 |
| 11 | Newcastle Jets | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | -15 | 9 |
