Our Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City Prediction: 1-2
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City 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
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC
Determined to get back to winning ways, Macarthur FC must win after their 1-1 Australia A-League draw against Central Coast Mariners on January 18. In that match, Macarthur FC had 63% possession and 19 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 37% | 8 (3) | 1.4 | 27 |
 Macarthur FC | 63% | 19 (8) | 3.01 | 78 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Auckland FC
Melbourne City will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Australia A-League success over Auckland FC on January 16. In that match, Melbourne City saw 58% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 58% | 4 (2) | 1.88 | 51 |
 Auckland FC | 42% | 5 (3) | 1.16 | 38 |
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Macarthur FC 13-14
Melbourne City 7-8
What are the odds for this match?
Macarthur FC to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.4
Melbourne City to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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