Melbourne City vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

A-League Betting Preview: Melbourne City vs Auckland

Melbourne City clash with Auckland at AAMI Park, with kick-off set for 03:35 on Friday 16 January.

We’ll chance Auckland +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Melbourne City. A win delivers a payout at -137 although a draw would still land a return.

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Melbourne City lost when last in action. In a home game at AAMI Park, they were turned over 1-0 by Newcastle Jets. Aurelio Vidmar's side had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and three shots on target.

Auckland won their previous game by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Brisbane Roar at Kayo Stadium. The New Zealand outfit enjoyed just 39% possession and had six shots on goal, while Sam Cosgrove and Lachlan Brook were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auckland won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-0 home triumph when facing City at Go Media Stadium.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Auckland	12	7	3	2	18	11	7	18:11	24
6	Melb City	13	4	5	4	12	11	1	12:11	17

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. City have had 57.7% possession and 6.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Max Caputo has found the net 2 times, with Andrew Nabbout, Aziz Behich, Kavian Rahmani and Takeshi Kanamori getting 1 goals each. Emin Durakovic and Andreas Kuen have been top assistors with 2.

Auckland have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Steve Corica's team have averaged 51.6% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts.

Sam Cosgrove is the leading goalscorer with 6, Lachlan Brook has 5, with Jesse Randall and Louis Verstraete getting 2. Francis De Vries and Jesse Randall are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Melbourne City vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Melbourne City vs Auckland with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Auckland can swerve defeat in this A-League encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -137. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

The A-League experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Melbourne City vs Auckland league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 15 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 7 of their last 10 games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

City 0 - 1 Auckland

One bet that has caught our eye is Auckland to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Cosgrove to Score +245

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has registered five goals in his past five A-League games away from home. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +245 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Sam Cosgrove Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

All of the past eight Melbourne City games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 10.40 corners in the last ten Auckland matches. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -147 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

City

Total

11.10 6.40 4.70

Home

10.60 6.70 3.90

Away

9.10 5.10 4.00

Auckland

Total

10.40 4.80 5.60

Home

10.00 6.90 3.10

Away

8.80 3.10 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

City Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-132

Auckland Corners

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+170

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Melbourne City vs Auckland 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 Full-Time Result betting odds and Melbourne City are +135 to land a A-League victory, while Auckland are +200 to win. The draw is trading at +215 should you think the clash will end all square.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between City at -152 and Auckland at +107.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -128 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to A-League games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+215

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+114

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-333

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+107

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-110

Max Caputo is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +320. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +143.

Max Caputo (City)

First

+143

Anytime

+320

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland)

First

+245

Anytime

+500

Medin Memeti (City)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Logan Rogerson (Auckland)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Jonty Bidois (Auckland)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Guillermo May (Auckland)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Benjamin Mazzeo (City)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Elbasan Rashani (City)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Andrew Nabbout (City)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Jesse Randall (Auckland)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Andreas Kuen (City)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Liam Gillion (Auckland)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Lawrence Wong (City)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Jake Brimmer (Auckland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Alessandro Lopane (City)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Luis Felipe Gallegos (Auckland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Cameron Howieson (Auckland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Finn McKenlay (Auckland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Louis Verstraete (Auckland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Oliver Middleton (Auckland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Emin Durakovic (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Zane Schreiber (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Nathaniel Atkinson (City)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Harrison Shillington (City)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Nando Pijnaker (Auckland)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

City have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Auckland are unbeaten over their previous seven games on the road. The New Zealand outfit have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

City drew 2-2 with Auckland when the sides last met at AAMI Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Melbourne City Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.40	0.80	3	7	4	6
Auckland Away Stats		6-3-1	2.50	1.60	0.90	4	6	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

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Melbourne City vs Auckland Lineups & Team News

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