Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2025

Goals Look to Be Order of the Day

Melbourne City lock horns with Western United in the second leg of this A-League semi-final tie at AAMI Park. City won the first leg 3-0.

The clash between City and United could see Over 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. There is definitely value backing this selection at -163, with three goals or more looking likely.

8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for City

Melbourne City won 3-0 when visiting Western United in the first leg, with German Ferreyra, Yonatan Cohen and Matthew Leckie on the scoresheet. City enjoyed 50% possession at Ironbark Fields, while the shots on target finished 4-4.

City have beaten United in the last five encounters. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 H2H meetings.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Melb City	26	14	6	6	41	25	16	41:25	48
3	Western United	26	14	5	7	55	37	18	55:37	47

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 13.3 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal. City have had 58.3% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, Aurelio Vidmar's team have conceded 0.8 goals from 6.8 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.2 corners.

Top scorer Max Caputo has found the net 5 times, with Marco Tilio and Medin Memeti getting 3 apiece. Marco Tilio has recorded the most assists with 5.

United have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 2.5 goals from 11.2 attempts and 6.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.1% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while the Green and Black have conceded 1.6 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Noah Botic is the leading goalscorer with 5, Rhys Bozinovski has 4, with Michael Ruhs and Matthew Grimaldi getting 3. Riku Danzaki has been the top assist maker with 6 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Patrick Beach (GK), Nathaniel Atkinson, German Ferreyra, Kai Trewin, Aziz Behich, Alessandro Lopane, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Yonatan Cohen, Andreas Kuen, Marco Tilio, Max Caputo.

Western United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matthew Sutton (GK), Tomoki Imai, James Donachie, Dylan Leonard, Benjamin Garuccio, Riku Danzaki, Rhys Bozinovski, Angus Thurgate, Abel Walatee, Noah Botic, Michael Ruhs.

Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction & Betting Tips

The price of -163 for Over 2.5 Goals looks like a really attractive price. We think that the two teams should be able to cover the line between them when it comes to this A-League showdown.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football experts also studying the latest form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable recommendations ahead of the action.

Key Melbourne City vs Western United league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 City games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 City games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Over 2.5 Goals backers in search of larger odds could consider the Result & Total Goals market. This involves getting a bigger price if you’re correctly able to predict a team to win.

Our Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

City 2 - 1 Western United

City are available at +650 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Western United Under 4.5 Corners -138

Western United have had under 4.5 corners in five consecutive matches, with Melbourne City conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous six games. The United Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -138 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

City

Total

8.10 5.90 2.20

Home

7.00 4.80 2.20

Away

9.50 5.50 4.00

Western United

Total

9.10 4.40 4.70

Home

8.30 5.70 2.60

Away

11.70 6.00 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

City Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Western United Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+540

2

+108

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Melbourne City vs Western United 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.

Latest Odds Suggest City Win

Some will want to go ahead and back Melbourne City at -100 to win this A-League encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 50% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Western United are the +230 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There are different ways to bet on City including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -102, although United +0.5 is a viable alternative at -130 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -189 for the BTTS Yes option.

All of the A-League matches see the best betting apps go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+270

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+140

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-385

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+132

Max Caputo Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Max Caputo is the First Goalscorer favourite at +430. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +165.

Max Caputo (City)

First

+165

Anytime

+430

Medin Memeti (City)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Yonatan Cohen (City)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Oli Lavale (WU)

First

+180

Anytime

+460

Marco Tilio (City)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Hiroshi Ibusuki (WU)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Benjamin Mazzeo (City)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Noah Botic (WU)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Andrew Nabbout (City)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Mathew Leckie (City)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Andreas Kuen (City)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Michael Ruhs (WU)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Jake Najdovski (WU)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Lawrence Wong (City)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Arion Sulemani (City)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Luke Vickery (WU)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

James Jeggo (City)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Alessandro Lopane (City)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Steven Ugarkovic (City)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Ramy Najjarine (WU)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Matthew Grimaldi (WU)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Emin Durakovic (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Jordan Lauton (WU)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Riku Danzaki (WU)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Khoder Kaddour (WU)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

James York (WU)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Zane Schreiber (City)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Harry Politidis (City)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Abel Walatee (WU)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Rhys Bozinovski (WU)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Melbourne City vs Western United Lineups & Team News

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