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 – Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC
Macarthur FC must win to recover from their recent 0-3 Australia A-League defeat against Sydney FC on January 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Macarthur FC had 45% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Macarthur FC | 45% | 6 (3) | 0.81 | 35 |
Sydney FC | 55% | 13 (6) | 1.26 | 27 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League success over 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 |
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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