Our Auckland FC vs Melbourne City Prediction: 1-1
Auckland FC vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Auckland FC vs Melbourne City stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Auckland FC's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC will hope to extend their good run following a 5-0 Australia A-League win against Wellington Phoenix on February 21. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 51% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 49% | 7 (1) | 0.44 | 44 |
 Auckland FC | 51% | 9 (5) | 1.38 | 27 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne City must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Australia A-League defeat against Melbourne Victory on February 21 and regain momentum. In that match, Melbourne City recorded 56% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 56% | 6 (4) | 1.26 | 46 |
 Melbourne Victory | 44% | 17 (7) | 1.63 | 48 |
Auckland FC vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Auckland FC | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auckland FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Auckland FC 17-11
Melbourne City 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
Auckland FC to win: @2
Draw: @3.4
Melbourne City to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
Auckland FC (5-4-1) : Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Jake Gordwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Cameron Howieson, Felipe Gallegos, Jesse Randall, Guillermo May
Melbourne City (4-3-3) : Patrick Beach, Zane Schreiber, Samuel Souprayen, Harrison Delbridge, Aziz Behich, Nathaniel Atkinson, Daniel Arzani, Ryan Teague, Marcus Younis, Max Caputo, Andreas Kuen
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