Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

A-League Betting Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City

Western Sydney Wanderers host defending A-League champions Melbourne City at CommBank Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Back City to Frustrate Wanderers

Melbourne City look a nice wager to topple Western Sydney and we can take them at -152 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Following our Asian Handicap pick? Grab the latest BetMGM promo code and read our honest review of the site before making your play.

2-2 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H

Western Sydney ended last A-League season with a 2–1 home defeat to Melbourne Victory at CommBank Stadium in the Elimination Final. Alen Stajcic's side had four shots on target and boasted 55% possession, while Zachary Sapsford registered the goal.

In their most recent encounter, Western Sydney were defeated 3-0 by Heidelberg United away in the FFA Cup.

Melbourne City were crowned 2024/25 A-League champions after securing a 1–0 victory over Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final at AAMI Park. The Cranbourne East club had 48% possession and four shots on goal, with Yonatan Cohen striking early in the first half.

Last time out, City were defeated 1-0 when travelling to Vissel Kobe in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

A 2-2 draw occurred in the last head-to-head when Western Sydney hosted City at the CommBank Stadium. We’ve seen five City wins, two Western Sydney victories and three draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Melb City	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
12	Western Sydney	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

View Full Table

Wanderers have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 12.8 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. The Red and Black have averaged 50.1% possession and 4.4 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 6.2 corners from 10.7 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Nicolas Milanovic is the top scorer with 5 goals, Bozhidar Kraev has 4, with Zachary Sapsford and Marcus Antonsson on 3. Leading assistor is Brandon Borrello with 4.

City have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, averaging 6.9 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 1.9 goals. Aurelio Vidmar's team average 56.3% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 2.6 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Max Caputo and Medin Memeti have top scored with 3 goals, while Yonatan Cohen is next on 2. Marco Tilio has managed 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Melbourne City +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -152 for this A-League game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The A-League tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Western Sydney vs Melbourne City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by City in 9 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by City in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by City in 11 of their last 14 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 8 of their last 14 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 8 of their last 10 games against City.

City +0.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Thinking of placing a bet? Make sure to check our guide first — it’s full of the latest offers and welcome bonuses worth claiming.

Our Match Prediction

City Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney 0 - 1 City

Let’s take a chance on the +850 available that City secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Medin Memeti To Score +188

Medin Memeti (City) can be backed to be among the goals at +188. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Medin Memeti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+188

First

+500

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Western Sydney Under 4.5 Corners -120

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Western Sydney in two straight home games, while the past eight Melbourne City matches have seen under 4.5 corners conceded. There’s the opportunity to go under the Western Sydney Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -120 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Western Sydney

Total

10.60 4.40 6.20

Home

10.50 4.40 6.10

Away

10.90 4.90 6.00

City

Total

8.10 5.50 2.60

Home

7.20 5.00 2.20

Away

9.50 5.50 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-118

Western Sydney Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

City Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+600

2

-115

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The bookies have priced up the draw at +265 on the Full-Time Result, with Western Sydney available to back at betting odds of +145. Melbourne City are +155 to win this A-League clash.

You can back Western Sydney at -122 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. City are -116 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -233.

For those wanting hundreds of football markets, it’s great that the best sports betting sites are on hand to offer this service. When it comes to every A-League match, go for the pick which stands out the most.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+265

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+150

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-417

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-233

No

+160

Kosta Barbarouses Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Kosta Barbarouses at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +145 that he finds the net at anytime.

Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Max Caputo (City)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Alou Kuol (Western Sydney)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Medin Memeti (City)

First

+188

Anytime

+500

Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Benjamin Mazzeo (City)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Elbasan Rashani (City)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Bozhidar Kraev (Western Sydney)

First

+265

Anytime

+750

Mathew Leckie (City)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Aydan Hammond (Western Sydney)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Andreas Kuen (City)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Jarrod Carluccio (Western Sydney)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Lawrence Wong (City)

First

+335

Anytime

+950

Alessandro Lopane (City)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Steven Ugarkovic (Western Sydney)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Emin Durakovic (City)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Zane Schreiber (City)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Mohamed Al-Taay (Western Sydney)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Aidan Simmons (Western Sydney)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Harrison Shillington (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Joshua Brillante (Western Sydney)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Peter Antoniou (City)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Nathaniel Atkinson (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Aziz Behich (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Kai Trewin (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Past Six H2H CommBank Stadium Meetings vs Western Sydney Have Seen City Unbeaten

Western Sydney have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Melbourne City are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The Cranbourne East club have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at CommBank Stadium, Western Sydney drew 2-2 with City. The previous 6 H2H meetings at CommBank Stadium have featured four City victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Western Sydney Wanderers Home Stats		5-1-4	3.80	2.20	1.60	8	2	8	2
Melbourne City Away Stats		3-4-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Enjoy A-League live streaming on your mobile, laptop or tablet. It’s great to watch the latest games through your online sportsbook account, with customers able to access high definition streams.

It’s great to enjoy thousands of sporting events on an annual basis. Watch the action and get audio commentary too.

Western Sydney vs Melbourne City Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City Lineups & Team News

Check the Western Sydney vs City team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the A-League along with up-to-date injury news.

Western Sydney Wanderers Team Page Melbourne City Team Page