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Melbourne City will play host to Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park in the A-League on Friday. The hosts are itching to get back to winning ways while the visitors will hope to build on their previous showing.
Melbourne City vs Wellington Preview
Melbourne City have dropped six points in their last three matches after sharing the spoils with Auckland, Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners. It didn’t help their course in the standings, as they remain stuck in the fifth spot on 15 points. With three straight home fixtures to honour, the hosts will hope to catch up.
City have been struggling to reach the top since their 2021 success when they won the premiership for the first time. Last season, they finished sixth and participated in the Finals Series but were knocked out in the elimination finals by Melbourne Victory. Melbourne City are yet to record a home win this season.
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Wellington Phoenix defeated Newcastle Jets 2-1 in their previous meeting to halt a losing streak that involved three matches. That victory was their fourth in this campaign after nine rounds of matches, which leaves them in the ninth spot on 13 points. The visitors will be looking to build on that success at AAMI Park.
The Nix finished as runners-up in the premiership last season, which is their best performance so far in the top flight. A win in the upcoming game could propel them to the fourth spot. Wellington Phoenix are winless in their last two matches on the road, with their last visit to Melbourne City ending in a 1-0 loss.
Melbourne City vs Wellington Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Melbourne City have won four times and lost once in their last five matches against Wellington Phoenix.
- Melbourne City have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five home matches against Wellington.
- Melbourne City have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Wellington have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
- Melbourne City have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches while Wellington have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Melbourne City – D-D-D-W-L, Wellington – W-L-L-L-W.
Melbourne City vs Wellington Prediction
Yonatan Cohen has been the top performer for Melbourne City so far, with four goals to his name.
Wellington boast the highest scorer in the campaign. Kosta Barbarouses has netted six times thus far and remains a significant attacking threat.
Melbourne City are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Melbourne City 3-2 Wellington
Melbourne City vs Wellington Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Melbourne City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Melbourne City to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Wellington to score - Yes
