Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 5th April 2023
Kick-Off: 10:00 UK, 11:00 CET
Venue: AAMI Park
TV: BT Sport 1

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Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory: Top Free Betting Tips

Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory resume their original fixture of December at AAMI Park on Wednesday, 5 April. Round 8 between the teams was abandoned after fans stormed onto the pitch in the 22nd  minute of the game, with City leading 1-0.

Match Result Prediction: Melbourne City to Win

Melbourne City come into this game after successive league draws but they would be confident over the familiar surroundings in this game. City Boys have registered three victories in the last four games at AAMI Park. On the other hand, Melbourne Victory has suffered three defeats in the previous four away adventures in the top division. Melbourne City is without a defeat in the last four home battles with the Big V and won two of them. Having an advantage of 1-0 in the game, we predict City to earn an easy victory in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Four of the last five meetings between these teams at AAMI Park have witnessed a total of over 2.5 goals. Melbourne City’s attack has been consistent at home and averaged three goals per game in the last five matches in front of the home crowd. However,  the defence of City was breached in all of those games. On the other hand, Melbourne Victory has recorded a ratio of one goal per game in the previous five fixtures on the road.

Correct Score Prediction: 3-1 to Melbourne City

Melbourne City has slotted the ball home 12 times in just the last four home games with the Boys in Blue and claimed only one clean sheet in that course. Melbourne Victory has followed a winless sequence in the recent league visits but they have managed to only one goal per game in four of the previous six of them. Defensively, the Big V have conceded seven goals in the last four games away from home. Based on these numbers, we expect a 3-1 lead for the league leaders at the end of the ninety minutes.

Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory: Form, Recent Games, and News

Melbourne City Preview

Max Caputo made the joker appearance for City in the stoppage time of the last game and scored just after a minute to make a change on the scoreline against Newcastle Jets. Melbourne City was limited to a 1-1 home draw in the previous attempt, dropping their lead to only two points at the top of the table with a game in hand. Left winger Mathew Lackie and two other players will not be present in this game following injuries.

Melbourne Victory Preview

After being down to 1-0 in the first half, the Big V made a comeback after the break against Wellington phoenix to save all three points by 1-2 previously. Two consecutive games have made the team get rid of the last position, currently standing in second-last place with a game in hand. Attacking midfielder Jack Brimmer and left-winger Nani won’t feature in this game due to medical concerns. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory

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FAQs regarding Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory

Who is the referee for this match? Alex King.
Who are the players to watch? Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City) and Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory).
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? 3-2 to Melbourne Victory.