Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Melbourne City -1.5 look a great bet on the Asian Handicap market. Our betting prediction is that they’ll win by two or more goals against Western United and you can get +104.
Expert Analysis
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.
Key Melbourne City vs Western United stats:
Rather than back Melbourne City on the 1x2 market, our A-League tip is to back them off a -1.5 goal handicap. We’re taking the +104 that they win by two goals or more.
Those expecting a one-sided affair can back Melbourne City on the Asian Handicap -2.5 and you would need them to win by three goals or more.
Last Matches & H2H
Melbourne City won over Western Sydney at CommBank Stadium in their last game. The scoreline in this A-League match was 2-1, with Melbourne City having two shots on target and 45% of possession.
Western United had six shots on target when they won 4-3 against Perth Glory at HBF Park. Matthew Grimaldi, Riku Danzaki, Abel Walatee and Oli Lavale found the net during this A-League match.
Melbourne City won when they last played Western United. This clash at AAMI Park finished 2-1 in favour of Melbourne City.
In the past 10 encounters, we have seen Melbourne City win four times and Western United land five victories. The other clash between the teams was a draw.
Confirmed Lineups
Melbourne City (confirmed lineup): Jamie Young, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Nuno Reis, Samuel Souprayen, Vicente Fernandez, Matthew Leckie, James Jeggo, Marin Jakolis, Tolgay Arslan, Leo Natel, Jamie Maclaren.
Western United (confirmed lineup): Thomas Heward-Belle, Tomoki Imai, Kane Vidmar, James Donachie, Benjamin Garuccio, Lachlan Wales, Angus Thurgate, Sebastian Pasquali, Riku Danzaki, Michael Ruhs, Matthew Grimaldi.
Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction
Melbourne City Asian Hcp -1.5 @ +104
Melbourne City vs Western United Odds
Melbourne City are strong -275 favourites to win this A-League match according to the betting odds. The bookies give them a 73% chance of claiming victory. Western United are regarded as the least likely winner at +600.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. BTTS Yes is available at -225 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all A-League matches and you can back Melbourne City at -699 and Western United at +450.
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Full Time Result
1
-275
X
+475
2
+600
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Half Time Result
1
-120
X
+187.5
2
+450
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Double Chance
1X
-1000
12
-699
X2
+200
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-225
No
+162.5
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Draw No Bet
1
-699
2
+450
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1.5
+104
2 Hcp +1.5
-116
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+275
Over 2.5
-350
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Total Corners
Under 11.5
-138
Over 11.5
-100
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Melbourne City
Head to Head
Melbourne City vs Western United
- A-League: 07/01 2024 Western United 1 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 21/10 2023 Melbourne City 1 Western United 2
- A-League: 22/04 2023 Western United 1 Melbourne City 3
- A-League: 07/01 2023 Melbourne City 4 Western United 0
- A-League: 07/10 2022 Melbourne City 2 Western United 1
- A-League: 28/05 2022 Melbourne City 0 Western United 2
- A-League: 12/03 2022 Western United 2 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 29/01 2022 Western United 1 Melbourne City 0
- A-League: 04/12 2021 Melbourne City 0 Western United 1
- A-League: 01/04 2021 Western United 2 Melbourne City 1
Team Stats
Melbourne City FC Betting Stats
Western United FC Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 8 wins, 7 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 6 wins, 9 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.05 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.35 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.65 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.75 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 13 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 14 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.4 corners awarded and 5.4 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 5.6 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.8 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 10.7 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 11 and least corners in 8 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.4 corners awarded and 5.3 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 5.3 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.7 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 10.7 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 8 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 55% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 57% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 15 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 48% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 49% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Get the Melbourne City vs Western United team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.
Melbourne City vs Western United Lineups
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Western United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Western United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Melbourne City Substitutes
- 17Terry Antonis
- 21Alessandro Lopane
- 22Curtis Good
- 25Callum Talbot
- 33Patrick Beach
- 35Zane Schreiber
- 37Max Caputo
Western United Substitutes
- 10Steven Lustica
- 24Connor O'Toole
- 29Charbel Shamoon
- 33Matthew Sutton
- 41Oli Lavale
- 45Abel Walatee
- 49Jake Najdovski
Previous Melbourne City Lineups
Previous Western United Lineups
The Melbourne City vs Western United lineups are available before kick-off, with the predicted lineups showing first and they are followed by confirmed starting 11s.
Team Squads
Melbourne City FC Squad
Western United FC Squad
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
A-League Table
A-League 2023/2024
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 39:26 | 50 |
| 2 | Central Coast | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 44:26 | 49 |
| 3 | Melbourne V. | 26 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 40:29 | 42 |
| 4 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 45:45 | 41 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 45:40 | 38 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 49:38 | 36 |
| 7 | Western Sydney | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 40:45 | 34 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 39:51 | 30 |
| 9 | Adelaide United | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 48:48 | 29 |
| 10 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 38:44 | 28 |
| 11 | Western United | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 32:51 | 23 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 42:58 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 29 |
| 2 | Central Coast | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26:16 | 26 |
| 3 | Melbourne City | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 34:10 | 23 |
| 4 | Sydney FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 22:14 | 23 |
| 5 | Melbourne V. | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19:11 | 22 |
| 6 | Macarthur FC | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22:25 | 20 |
| 7 | Adelaide United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 30:28 | 18 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24:23 | 18 |
| 9 | Perth Glory | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 26:26 | 16 |
| 10 | Western United | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:20 | 15 |
| 11 | Newcastle Jets | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 17:16 | 14 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 22:22 | 14 |
An up-to-date table is available and we recommend you check out A-League standings to see which teams are challenging near the top and bottom.
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