Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Prediction and Betting Tips | January 1, 2025

Auckland entertain Melbourne Victory at the Go Media Stadium in the A-League Men on Wednesday. The hosts will look to avoid another home disaster, while Melbourne will look for points to sustain their place in the standings.

Auckland recovered from their humiliating 4-0 home defeat to Western United on matchday eight by crushing Central Coast Mariners 4-1 in their last match to keep stranglehold on the top spot with 22 points.

The Black Knights are competing in the A-League Men for the first time, being only founded earlier this year. They have hit the ground running, winning seven of nine matches, losing once. This will be the first meeting between Auckland and Melbourne.

The Victory could have claimed the second spot on matchday nine if they hadn’t dropped points. They are third with 17 points, trailing Auckland by five and the second-placed Adelaide United by one point. The visitors could lose ground if they don't win at the Go Media Stadium.

Big V last won the championship in 2018. They finished third last season to qualify for the Finals series, reaching the grand final, where they lost 3-1 to Central Coast Mariners. Melbourne will count on their experience and quality to tame the new kid on the block, the most in-form side this campaign.

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Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Auckland have won four times and lost once in their last five home matches.
• The hosts won their first six matches in the new season, scoring 10 goals and conceding one..
• Auckland boast 16 goals against eigh concededt, which leaves them with the highest goal differential (+8) in the standings.
• Melbourne have won twice and lost twice in their last five road outings.
• Auckland have won thrice and lost once in their last five matches, while Melbourne have won twice and lost twice n the same period.
• Form Guide: Auckland: W-L-D-W-W, Melbourne: L-D-W-W-L

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Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Prediction

Auckland have the momentum and will strive to maintain it. They have the best goalkeeper in the league, Alex Paulsen, who has five clean sheets in eight games.

Melbourne, meanwhike, will do their best to stay third and remain clear of the chasing pack. Auckland, though, are expected to come out on top due to their impressive attacking and defensive qualities.

Prediction: Auckland 2-1 Melbourne Victory

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Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Auckland

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Auckland to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Melbourne to score - Yes