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 January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-1 for the match between Auckland FC and Melbourne City.
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 – Perth Glory vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Australia A-League defeat against Perth Glory on January 11. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 65% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Perth Glory | 35% | 8 (6) | 0.75 | 47 |
 Auckland FC | 65% | 9 (4) | 2.15 | 44 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar on January 11. In that match, Melbourne City saw 47% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 47% | 11 (7) | 0.76 | 52 |
 Brisbane Roar | 53% | 4 (2) | 0.34 | 34 |
Auckland FC vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Auckland FC | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auckland FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 1.9 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Auckland FC 14-9
Melbourne City 19-7
What are the odds for this match?
Auckland FC to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.5
Melbourne City to win: @3.6
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