Our Melbourne City vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-1
Melbourne City vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Melbourne City vs Auckland FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Australia A-League triumph against Brisbane Roar on January 6. In that match, Melbourne City saw 57% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 57% | 5 (3) | 1.75 | 64 |
 Brisbane Roar | 43% | 5 (1) | 0.36 | 27 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Australia A-League success over Brisbane Roar on January 9. In that match, Auckland FC controlled 39% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Roar | 61% | 8 (3) | 0.71 | 41 |
 Auckland FC | 39% | 11 (6) | 1.49 | 47 |
Melbourne City vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Melbourne City 8-10
Auckland FC 17-11
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne City to win: @2.375
Draw: @3.4
Auckland FC to win: @2.875
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
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