Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Goals could be scored by both Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -163 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Melbourne Victory drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Auckland at Go Media Stadium. The Boys in Blue recorded 51% possession and had one shot on target.

Western Sydney have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 3-2 home loss against Macarthur at CommBank Stadium. Alen Stajcic's men boasted 56% possession and had four shots on goal, while Juan Mata and Anthony Pantazopoulos were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Sydney overcame Melbourne away when the sides last clashed. It was a 4-3 scoreline at AAMI Park. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included seven Western Sydney victories, one draw and two triumphs for Melbourne.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Western Sydney	7	2	2	3	6	8	-2	6:8	8
12	Melb Victory	7	1	2	4	4	11	-7	4:11	5

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Victory have had 51.2% possession and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.1 corners.

The three top scorers are Zinedine Machach, Nikolaos Vergos and Nishan Velupillay, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Nikolaos Vergos and Reno Piscopo have been top assistors with 2.

Wanderers have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.4 goals from 12.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Red and Black average 53.8% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.5 corners against, while conceding 2.0 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Brandon Borrello and Nicolas Milanovic top the team’s scoring charts on 5 goals, with Marcus Antonsson on 4. Gabriel Cleur and Brandon Borrello have had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Duncan (GK), Jason Geria, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Adama Traore, Jordi Valadon, Ryan Teague, Daniel Arzani, Zinedine Machach, Jing Reec, Bruno Fornaroli.

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Aydan Hammond, Alex Bonetig, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Jack Clisby, Nicolas Milanovic, Oscar Priestman, Joshua Brillante, Juan Mata, Brandon Borrello, Zachary Sapsford.

Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s an opportunity to bet on BTTS Yes when it comes to this A-League clash. The odds of -163 are really attractive and we anticipate that the teams will be among the goals.

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 Victory vs Western Sydney league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Victory games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Victory games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Western Sydney games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Western Sydney games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Western Sydney games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s an opportunity to get a slightly bigger price for your BTTS Yes selection by combining it with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. With this wager, you need at least three goals along with both teams scoring.

Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Victory 3 - 1 Western Sydney

Victory are available at +900 to win by a 3-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Western Sydney Under 4.5 Corners -138

It’s been under 4.5 corners for Western Sydney in 4 of their past 5 games, while Melbourne Victory have let the opposition have an average of 4.00 corners in their last 5 home matches. We expect Western Sydney to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Victory

Total

11.10 6.00 5.10

Home

13.70 7.10 6.60

Away

11.60 5.40 6.20

Western Sydney

Total

8.00 4.50 3.50

Home

8.50 4.40 4.10

Away

12.80 4.10 8.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-147

Victory Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Western Sydney Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+650

2

+240

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Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Odds

With a 65% chance of winning, Melbourne Victory are favourites to win this A-League match and they’re available at betting odds of -182 with the bookies. Western Sydney are the +380 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

You can find hundreds of markets for every A-League match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-182

X

+350

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+165

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-526

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-108

2 Hcp +1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+143

Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Victory vs Western Sydney team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

We’ve got details of the A-League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Melbourne Victory Team Page Western Sydney Wanderers Team Page

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