Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction and Betting Tips | January 7th 2025

Western United set out in search of a fifth win on the spin when they visit the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium to face Melbourne City in the A-League on Tuesday. Aurelio Vidmar’s men head into the game on a run of three straight victories against the visitors and will look to extend this fine streak.

Melbourne City kicked off the new year in style as they picked up a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday.

Vidmar’s side have now gone five back-to-back matches without defeat, claiming two wins and three draws since a 2-0 loss against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Melbourne City have picked up 18 points from their 10 A-League games to sit fourth in the table, level on points with Macarthur, Adelaide United and Tuesday’s visitors.

Western United, on the other hand, left it late in their first outing of the new year as they netted twice in stoppage time to snatch a 3-2 victory over Perth Glory on Friday.

John Aloisi’s men have now picked up four straight victories, scoring 12 goals and keeping two clean sheets since a goalless draw against Macarthur on December 7.

While Western United will be looking to make it five wins on the trot, they have lost each of their last three games against Melbourne City since a 2-1 victory in October 2023.

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Melbourne City vs Western United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 11 wins from the last 16 meetings between the sides, Melbourne City boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Western United have picked up four wins in that time, while the two teams have settled for a share of the spoils once.
• Melbourne City are on a three-game winning streak against Aloisi’s men and have won all but one of their last seven meetings since October 2022.
• Western United are on a run of four back-to-back away victories, scoring 14 goals and conceding six since a 2-1 loss at Adelaide United back in November.

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Melbourne City vs Western United Prediction

Melbourne City and Western United have enjoyed a decent start to the campaign and find themselves level on points in the playoff places. While Western United are currently firing on all cylinders, home advantage gives Melbourne City a slight upper hand and we fancy them to secure all three points.

Prediction: Melbourne City 2-1 Western United

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Melbourne City vs Western United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Melbourne City to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of the last seven meetings between the two teams)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in five of their last six clashes)