Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Goals on the Menu

We are backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -163, with Western Sydney and Melbourne Victory set to play out a high-scoring Elimination Final. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

4-2 Victory for Wanderers in Previous H2H Clash

Western Sydney won their previous game 3-1. This away victory at Campbelltown Stadium against Macarthur was their second on the spin. The Red and Black had five shots on target and 48% possession, with Bozhidar Kraev, Anthony Pantazopoulos and Marcus Antonsson among the goals.

Melbourne Victory drew their previous game which was at home. The action at AAMI Park ended 1-1 against Newcastle Jets. Arthur Diles' side boasted 58% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Kasey Bos was on the scoresheet.

Western Sydney have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings with Melbourne. In the last encounter, home team Western Sydney claimed a 4-2 win at CommBank Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Western Sydney wins, two Melbourne victories and two draws.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Western Sydney	26	13	7	6	58	40	18	58:40	46
5	Melb Victory	26	12	7	7	44	36	8	44:36	43

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Wanderers have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Alen Stajcic's team have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 6.3 corners.

Top goalscorer is Nicolas Milanovic on 6 goals, while Bozhidar Kraev has bagged 4 and Marcus Antonsson 3. Brandon Borrello is the leading assists maker with 4.

Victory have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.0 goals from 12.8 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 56.8% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Nishan Velupillay and Nikolaos Vergos have scored 4 goals, followed by Kasey Bos with 3. Nishan Velupillay has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Gabriel Cleur, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Bonetig, Alex Gersbach, Nicolas Milanovic, Joshua Brillante, Oscar Priestman, Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello, Zachary Sapsford.

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Duncan (GK), Joshua Inserra, Roderick Miranda, Lachlan Jackson, Kasey Bos, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Daniel Arzani, Zinedine Machach, Nishan Velupillay, Nikolaos Vergos.

Expert A-League Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Western Sydney vs Melbourne Victory league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 14 Western Sydney games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Western Sydney games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Victory games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Victory games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Victory games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory Prediction

There’s value available when it comes to betting the -163 that there are Over 2.5 Goals. The sides should combine to find the net at least three times during this A-League encounter in order to land a return.

Your Over 2.5 Goals bet can have its odds boosted if you decide to make it a Result & Total Goals wager. This means also selecting a specific team to secure the win.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.9% 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.

Our Pick

Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney 2 - 1 Victory

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Western Sydney winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Western Sydney Under 5.5 Corners -138

Western Sydney have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight home games, with Melbourne Victory conceding under 5.5 corners in the past four away matches. We’re anticipating Western Sydney to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -138.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Western Sydney

Total

10.70 4.40 6.30

Home

9.80 4.30 5.50

Away

10.90 4.90 6.00

Victory

Total

10.10 6.30 3.80

Home

10.70 5.90 4.80

Away

11.30 6.40 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+110

Under 11.5

-150

Western Sydney Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Victory Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+575

2

+105

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory 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 Expecting Close Encounter

The Western Sydney betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are +120 favourites to land victory in this A-League encounter which means a 45% chance of winning. At +210, Melbourne Victory are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -225.

If you fancy Western Sydney but want money back if this A-League match is a draw, then you can get -163. You can bet on Melbourne Victory at +120 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+260

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+140

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-350

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-163

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-188

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-225

No

+162.5

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Western Sydney vs Victory team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

Western Sydney Wanderers Team Page Melbourne Victory Team Page

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