Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Melbourne City FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Back City to Win
We’re going for a straight pick on Melbourne City when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Western Sydney, with odds of -125 currently available.
City Beat Wanderers in their Last H2H Battle
Melbourne City have won back-to-back games. A 5-0 triumph recently occurred away at HBF Park when playing Perth Glory. Aurelio Vidmar's team boasted 63% possession and had nine shots on target, with Steven Peter Ugarkovic grabbing two of the goals.
Western Sydney lost on the road in their previous game. Sydney FC won 4-2 at Allianz Stadium. The Red and Black recorded three shots on goal and had 44% possession, with Zachary Sapsford and Marcus Antonsson both on target.
City have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Western Sydney. A 7-0 victory at AAMI Park was followed by a 2-1 triumph at CommBank Stadium. The past 10 matches between these sides has seen three draws, City have won six games and Western Sydney one.
Melbourne City – Last 10 League GamesCity have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. The Cranbourne East outfit have averaged 55.8% possession and 6.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 5.5 corners.
Tolgay Arslan is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Leo Natel and Steven Peter Ugarkovic both have 3. The leading assistor is Leo Natel with 3.
Western Sydney – Last 10 League GamesWanderers have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.6 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 2.1 goals. Alen Stajcic's side average 49.4% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 11.1 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.
Nicolas Milanovic is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Zachary Sapsford has 3, with Brandon Borrello and Aydan Hammond both on 2. Nicolas Milanovic has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Melbourne City (confirmed lineup): Patrick Beach, Callum Talbot, Kai Trewin, Samuel Souprayen, Aziz Behich, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Zane Schreiber, Nathaniel Atkinson, Andreas Kuen, Yonatan Cohen, Medin Memeti.
Western Sydney Wanderers (confirmed lineup): Lawrence Thomas, Gabriel Cleur, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Bonetig, Jack Clisby, Dylan Scicluna, Joshua Brillante, Bozhidar Kraev, Nicolas Milanovic, Brandon Borrello, Zachary Sapsford.
Expert A-League Analysis
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
Key Melbourne City vs Western Sydney league stats:
Melbourne City could land the money in this A-League game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -125 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then City on the Double Result market could be a way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.
City to Win Probability
According to the latest odds, there’s a 55.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction
City To Win @ -125Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for City at +1400 to secure a 4-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Odds
Bookies favourites Melbourne City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League game and the -133 about them triumphing means a 57% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Western Sydney are regarded as the least likely winner at +310.
The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. BTTS Yes is available at -225 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
You can back Melbourne City at -300 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Western Sydney are +225 with the football betting sites to win this A-League game.
- Full Time Result 1 -133 X +320 2 +310
- Half Time Result 1 +125 X +150 2 +300
- Double Chance 1X -450 12 -450 X2 -100
- Both Teams to Score Yes -225 No +162.5
- Draw No Bet 1 -300 2 +225
- Asian Handicap 1 Hcp -0.75 -102 2 Hcp +0.75 -109
- Total Goals Under 2.5 +175 Over 2.5 -225
- Total Corners Under 11.5 -150 Over 11.5 +110
Best Betting Offers
Melbourne City
Head to Head
Melbourne City vs Western Sydney
- A-League: 20/04 2024 Western Sydney 1 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 12/03 2024 Melbourne City 7 Western Sydney 0
- A-League: 12/01 2024 Melbourne City 0 Western Sydney 1
- A-League: 28/04 2023 Melbourne City 3 Western Sydney 2
- A-League: 15/01 2023 Western Sydney 1 Melbourne City 1
- A-League: 11/02 2022 Western Sydney 1 Melbourne City 3
- A-League: 09/01 2022 Melbourne City 3 Western Sydney 3
- A-League: 26/03 2021 Melbourne City 4 Western Sydney 1
- A-League: 02/03 2021 Western Sydney 0 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 14/03 2020 Melbourne City 1 Western Sydney 1
Team Stats
Melbourne City Stats
Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Full time Result
- 6 wins, 4 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 8.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Don’t miss out on the City vs Western Sydney team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.
Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Melbourne City Substitutes
- 1Jamie Young
- 8James Jeggo
- 20Arion Sulemani
- 22German Ferreyra
- 38Harry Politidis
- 42Benjamin Dunbar
- 47Kavian Rahmani
Western Sydney Substitutes
- 9Marcus Antonsson
- 13Dean Pelekanos
- 18Oscar Priestman
- 21Aydan Hammond
- 27James Temelkovski
- 30Jordan Holmes
- 64Juan Mata
Previous Melbourne City Lineups
Previous Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups
A-League Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Auckland | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 18 |
2 | Melbourne V. | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 16 |
3 | Adelaide United | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13:9 | 14 |
4 | Melbourne City | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12:6 | 12 |
5 | Wellington | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
6 | Sydney FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 9 |
7 | Central Coast | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 9 |
8 | Macarthur | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | 8 |
9 | Western Sydney | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 7 |
10 | Western United | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
11 | Newcastle Jets | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4:11 | 3 |
12 | Perth Glory | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4:20 | 2 |
13 | Brisbane Roar | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9:18 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Auckland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 12 |
2 | Melbourne V. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
3 | Adelaide United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
4 | Central Coast | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 5 |
5 | Macarthur | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 4 |
6 | Wellington | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
7 | Western Sydney | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:7 | 3 |
8 | Sydney FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
9 | Western United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | 2 |
10 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
11 | Melbourne City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
12 | Brisbane Roar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 0 |
13 | Perth Glory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |