Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Nov 2024

Few Goals Expected

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Wellington go up against Melbourne Victory. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -110 and we anticipate a return here.

Victory Won Last H2H in Extra Time

Wellington Phoenix won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Central Coast Mariners at Industree Group Stadium. The Nix had 46% possession and five shots on target, with Hideki Ishige, Kosta Barbarouses and Sam Sutton each scoring one goal.

Melbourne Victory claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-0 triumph against Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park made it three consecutive victories. Patrick Kisnorbo's team were restricted to just 38% possession and had three shots on goal, while Nishan Velupillay and Jason Geria were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Victory had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Sky Stadium, they recorded a 2-1 win over Wellington. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Victory have won five games and Wellington two.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Melb Victory	26	12	7	7	44	36	8	44:36	43
11	Wellington	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16	27:43	24

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Wellington have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 8.9 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Giancarlo Italiano's side have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.5 corners per game, conceding 0.8 goals and 6.6 corners from 10.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Kosta Barbarouses leads the way with 4 goals, with Tim Payne and Oskar Zawada scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Hideki Ishige with 3.

Victory have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. The Boys in Blue average 44.3% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 8.0 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Nishan Velupillay and Daniel Arzani have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Jason Geria on 2. Reno Piscopo and Kasey Bos have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Wellington Phoenix confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Josh Oluwayemi (GK), Matthew Sheridan, Alex Rufer, Scott Wootton, Isaac Robert Hughes, Kazuki Nagasawa, Paulo Retre, Oskar van Hattum, Nathan Walker, Kosta Barbarouses, Hideki Ishige.

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Duncan (GK), Jason Geria, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Kasey Bos, Jordi Valadon, Ryan Teague, Clarismario Rodrigus, Zinedine Machach, Daniel Arzani, Nikolaos Vergos.

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction & Betting Tips

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 Goals for this A-League encounter. We can land odds of -110 when it comes to this wager and that looks to be a very fair price.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wellington games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wellington games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Wellington games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Victory games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Victory games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wellington 0 - 0 Victory

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 0-0 draw. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Odds

With a 56% chance of winning, Melbourne Victory are favourites to win this A-League match and they’re available at betting odds of -125 with the bookies. The market suggests that Wellington Phoenix are least likely to win at +350.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

To combine various A-League selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+270

2

-125

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+110

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-350

X2

-549

Draw No Bet

1

+225

2

-300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

+108

2 Hcp -0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Lineups & Team News

Our Wellington vs Victory team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The A-League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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