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Match Information

Date 30/01/2026
Time 06:00:00
Tournament A-League
Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne City Melbourne City

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HOME 24.9 Confidence Level (%)
DRAW 28.6 Confidence Level (%)
AWAY 57.8 Confidence Level (%)
Predicted Score 1-2
Half-Time Score 0-1

The Most Dangerous Players - Wellington Phoenix

The Most Dangerous Players - Melbourne City

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Published at 22/01/2026

MATCH OVERVIEW

Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City are gearing up for a pivotal A-League match that could have significant implications for their respective seasons. Scheduled to kick off at 6:00 AM UTC at the Wellington Regional Stadium, this match promises to be a captivating battle between two competitive sides.

ODDS ANALYSIS

The average odds for this match suggest a strong likelihood of an away victory, with Melbourne City favored at 1.81. Wellington Phoenix, on the other hand, is seen as the underdog with odds of 3.92, while a draw is priced at 3.57. These odds translate to a 55.2% probability of a Melbourne City win, a 25.5% chance of a draw, and a 19.3% likelihood of a Wellington Phoenix victory.

TEAM ANALYSIS

Wellington Phoenix

  • Current Form: Wellington Phoenix has shown a mixed form this season, with an average of 1.57 goals per match and a high Both Teams To Score percentage of 78.57%.
  • Strengths: Their offensive play is bolstered by a high number of successful dribbles (12.43) and a solid possession rate of 51.21%.
  • Weaknesses: Defensively, they have conceded an average of 1.86 goals per match, which could be a concern against a strong Melbourne City attack.

Melbourne City

  • Current Form: Melbourne City has been defensively robust, conceding only 0.86 goals per match, and maintaining a high possession rate of 58.93%.
  • Strengths: Their passing accuracy and control in midfield are evident with an average of 458.43 successful passes per match.
  • Weaknesses: Offensively, they have struggled to score, averaging just 1 goal per match.

KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT

  • Wellington Phoenix: I. Eze has been a standout performer with 5 goals this season, while Carlo Armiento has contributed 4 goals.
  • Melbourne City: Max Caputo leads the scoring for Melbourne City with 6 goals, and Aziz Behich has been influential in both defense and attack.

STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE

  • Offensive Metrics: Wellington Phoenix averages 12.64 shots per match, with 5.07 on target, while Melbourne City averages 12.14 shots with 3.86 on target.
  • Defensive Metrics: Melbourne City's defensive solidity is highlighted by their lower goals conceded (0.86) compared to Wellington Phoenix (1.86).

PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION

Based on the statistical analysis and current form, Melbourne City is likely to edge out Wellington Phoenix in this encounter. Key factors include Melbourne City's superior defensive record and Wellington Phoenix's vulnerability at the back. Expect a closely contested match with Melbourne City potentially securing a narrow victory.

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