Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

A-League Betting Preview: Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory

Macarthur take on bottom-of-the-table Melbourne Victory at Campbelltown Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:35 on Friday 5 December.

We’ll back Macarthur +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Melbourne Victory. A victory delivers a nice payout at -156 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Macarthur lost when last in action. At Campbelltown Stadium, they were turned over 2-0 at home to Perth Glory. The Bulls had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and two shots on target.

Melbourne Victory were beaten in their previous three league games and the latest was away at Kayo Stadium. Brisbane Roar claimed a 1-0 victory. Arthur Diles' team had five shots on goal and boasted 60% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Melbourne have beaten Macarthur in the last two encounters. A 2-1 away win at Campbelltown Stadium followed a 2-1 home triumph at AAMI Park. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Melbourne triumph six times, one draw and three Macarthur wins.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Macarthur	13	5	4	4	14	17	-3	14:17	19
8	Melb Victory	13	5	2	6	16	18	-2	16:18	17

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Macarthur have had 50.4% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.9 corners.

Harrison Sawyer and Marin Jakolis lead the way with 4 goals, while Liam Rose has scored 1. Marin Jakolis is the top assists maker with 3.

Victory have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.8 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. The Boys in Blue average 51.2% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Keegan Jelacic and Zinedine Machach have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Juan Mata on 1. Matthew Grimaldi and Jordi Valadon are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Macarthur confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Filip Kurto (GK), Callum Talbot, Tomislav Uskok, Matthew Jurman, Harry Politidis, Liam Rose, Luke Brattan, Sime Grzan, Anthony Caceres, Dean Bosnjak, Rafael Duran.

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Duncan (GK), Joshua Inserra, Sebastian Esposito, Roderick Miranda, Jason Davidson, Louis D'Arrigo, Jordi Valadon, Keegan Jelacic, Juan Mata, Clarismario Rodrigus, Jing Reec.

Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Back Macarthur with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -156 for this A-League encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

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Key Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Macarthur in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 3 consecutive games.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Macarthur 2 - 1 Victory

One bet that has caught our eye is Macarthur to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harry Sawyer to Score +165

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur) has netted four goals in his past ten A-League games. It’s worth a gamble on the +165 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Harry Sawyer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+400

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Corners Prediction

Victory Over 4.5 Corners -159

We’ve seen an average of 5.90 corners for Melbourne Victory in their past ten away games, while Macarthur have let the opposition have a corner average of 6.80 in the last five home matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Melbourne Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Macarthur

Total

10.60 4.70 5.90

Home

10.80 5.00 5.80

Away

10.90 5.50 5.40

Victory

Total

9.10 5.00 4.10

Home

9.20 5.40 3.80

Away

10.10 5.90 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-137

Under 10.5

-104

Macarthur Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-143

Victory Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+650

2

+104

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Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have priced up the draw at +245 on the Full-Time Result, with Macarthur available to back at betting odds of +148. Melbourne Victory are +160 to win this A-League clash.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Macarthur are -125, while Melbourne are alternatively priced at -114.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -189.

No matter what A-League game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+245

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+135

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-385

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

Those interested in favourite Nikos Vergos to find the net first can get +350, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +140.

Nikos Vergos (Victory)

First

+140

Anytime

+350

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Oliver Randazzo (Macarthur)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Luke Vickery (Macarthur)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Bernardo Oliveira (Macarthur)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Nishan Velupillay (Victory)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Jing Reec (Victory)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Matthew Grimaldi (Victory)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Denis Genreau (Victory)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Kristian Popovic (Macarthur)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Liam Rose (Macarthur)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Harry Politidis (Macarthur)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Jordi Valadon (Victory)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Juan Mata (Victory)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Frans Deli (Macarthur)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Tomislav Uskok (Macarthur)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Roderick Miranda (Victory)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Joshua Rawlins (Victory)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Walter Scott (Macarthur)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Matt Jurman (Macarthur)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Joshua Inserra (Victory)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Callum Talbot (Macarthur)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Luke Brattan (Macarthur)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Macarthur have clocked up five losses, three draws and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Melbourne have clocked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

In the last meeting at Campbelltown Stadium, Melbourne defeated Macarthur by a 2-1 scoreline. The past 5 H2H games at Campbelltown Stadium have involved three Melbourne wins, one Macarthur victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Macarthur Home Stats		2-3-5	3.00	1.20	1.80	6	4	7	3
Melbourne Victory Away Stats		5-0-5	3.30	1.50	1.80	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory Lineups & Team News

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