Both these teams have struggled so far, but a win in this important match would certainly provide a boost. Get ready for Melbourne Victory - Western United!
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest scored goals in the first half (6) in A-League
- Western United have the most conceded goals (35) in A-League
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Melbourne Victory form and stats
3 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what Melbourne Victory, who have the fewest points (10) at home in A-League, have to build on here at Marvel Stadium in the A-League.
Melbourne Victory lost their last game at Sydney (placed 6th) after a 0-1 scoreline. Midfield player Brillante got a match rating of 7.34 in that game, the max score being 10. Brillante hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times and had 32 successful passes (of 40 total).
Before that, Melbourne Victory drew at home versus Adelaide United.The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Melbourne handle that role? We have found 9 games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.
Some stats: A review of the 10 latest league matches highlights that 8 of them had at least one goal from each side.
A decent goal production from Melbourne Victory in their home games so far, with 12 goals from 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Melbourne have conceded 10 goals.
Western United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Western United so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-5 (win-draw-lose).
Western United go into this game after a win, the home game against Perth Glory that ended 2-1. Goalkeeper Young was absolutely vital in the Western United victory against Perth Glory, making six saves. Midfielder Doumbia was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 8.0. Doumbia scored one goal, hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times and had 38 successful passes (of 43 total).
Preceding that game was the away victory against Newcastle Jets with the score of 3-1.We have checked recent matches where Western have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 16 games were 4 victories, 2 draws and 10 defeats.
Western United has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 12 goals from 8 games. Western United have conceded 18 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The teams involved encountered each other earlier this match year: Western United - Melbourne 1-0. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: four - two - four (Melbourne Victory wins - draws - Western United wins). As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  B. Fornaroli Mezza 4 goals |   N. Botic 4 goals |  A. Prijović 4 goals |
Melbourne Victory missing players
Western United missing players
| Melbourne Victory | Western United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 20 | 12 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 12 | 25 |
| 25 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 18 | 35 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 63% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 79% |
| 47% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 88% | 63% |
| 26% | 38% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 62% | 42% |
| 11% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 21% |
| 47% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 68% |
| 21% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| 42% | 38% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 16% |
| 5.3 | 4.5 | 2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| 3.9 | 3.6 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 6 | 5.6 |
| 1.9 | 2.8 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 12.9 | 11.2 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| 4.1 | 4.2 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| 26% | 35% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 48% | 32% |
| 10.7 | 11.9 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 16.1 | 15 |
| 3.7 | 3.9 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 6.9 | 6.3 |
- Melbourne Victory have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest points (10) at home in A-League
- Melbourne Victory have the fewest scored goals in the first half (6) in A-League
- Melbourne Victory haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Western United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Western United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Western United have the most conceded goals (35) in A-League
- Western United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Western United 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 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 37 |
| 2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 31 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 21 | 4 | 31 |
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 28 |
| 5 | Wellington Phoenix | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | Sydney | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 15 | -1 | 27 |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 17 | -7 | 24 |
| 8 | Macarthur | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 22 | -10 | 24 |
| 9 | Western United | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -10 | 22 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -6 | 20 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 19 | -8 | 20 |
| 12 | Melbourne Victory | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 18 |
