Our Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 2-1
Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 12, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Melbourne City vs Macarthur 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 Johor Darul Takzim
Melbourne City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Johor Darul Takzim on November 25. In that match, Melbourne City controlled 45% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 45% | 9 (3) | 2.14 | 31 |
 Johor Darul Takzim | 55% | 17 (8) | 1.8 | 42 |
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC
Macarthur FC will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League success over Wellington Phoenix on November 22. In that match, Macarthur FC recorded 44% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 56% | 6 (1) | 0.58 | 0 |
 Macarthur FC | 44% | 3 (5) | 1.89 | 0 |
Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.34 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.