Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory will battle for three points in an Australian A-League matchday five clash on Sunday (November 24th). The game will be played at Sky Stadium.
The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 3-0 away victory over Central Coast Mariners a fortnight ago. Hideki Ishige, Kosta Barbarouses and San Sutton scored a goal each to help their side claim all three points.
Melbourne Victory, meanwhile, saw off Brisbane Roar with a routine 2-0 home win. Nishan Velupillay and Jason Geria scored in either half to inspire the victory.
The win left them at the summit of the standings, having garnered 10 points from four games. Wellington Phoenix are fourth on seven points.
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Melbourne Victory have 25 wins from the last 50 head-to-head games. Wellington Phoenix were victorious 12 times while 13 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2023 when Melbourne Victory claimed a 2-1 extra-time victory in the A-League playoff semifinal.
- The last five head-to-head games have produced less than three goals.
- Four of Wellington Phoenix's five games across competitions this season have seen one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Six of Melbourne Victory's eight competitive games this season have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet.
- Four of the last five head-to-head games have ended in draws in regulation time.
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction
Wellington Phoenix have had an indifferent start to the season. They comprehensively thrashed defending champions Central Coast Mariners last time out but the Mariners' poor start to their title defense means that was not much of a surprise.
Melbourne Victory have won their last three games on the bounce and will be aiming to win a fourth game to preserve their hold on top spot. Furthermore, they are unbeaten in four league games this season and will be seeking to go one step further than their runners-up finish in the playoff final last season.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow victory in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Melbourne Victory
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Melbourne Victory to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals