Our Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 1-1
Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Melbourne Victory 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 Victory's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw with Sydney FC on March 7. In that match, Melbourne Victory recorded 44% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 56% | 10 (6) | 2.59 | 64 |
 Melbourne Victory | 44% | 12 (6) | 1.34 | 39 |
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners
Macarthur FC will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Australia A-League loss against Central Coast Mariners on March 4. In that match, Macarthur FC controlled 60% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 60% | 9 (5) | 1 | 71 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 40% | 9 (7) | 2.15 | 28 |
Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur FC Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne Victory | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne Victory are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Melbourne Victory 18-13
Macarthur FC 13-21
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne Victory to win: @1.8
Draw: @4
Macarthur FC to win: @4
Lineups
Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1) : Jack Warshawsky, Joshua James Rawlins, Sebastian Esposito, Roderick Miranda, Francois Mamur, Denis Genreau, Jordi Valadon, Nishan Velupillay, Juan Mata, Keegan Jelacic, Charles Nduka
Macarthur FC (3-4-1-2) : Filip Kurto, Callum Talbot, Damien Da Silva, Liam Rose, Walter Scott, Luke Brattan, Anthony Caceres, Luke Vickery, Dean Bosnjak, Rafael Duran Martinez, Mitchell Duke
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