Our Melbourne City vs Buriram United Prediction: 1-0
Melbourne City vs Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 07:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 3, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Melbourne City is likely to edge past Buriram United with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Melbourne City vs Buriram United 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 Melbourne Victory
After suffering a 1-3 Australia A-League loss to Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City must win to get back on track. In that match, Melbourne City controlled 56% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne City | 56% | 6 (4) | 1.26 | 46 |
Melbourne Victory | 44% | 17 (7) | 1.63 | 48 |
Buriram United's Last Match – Buriram United vs Khonkaen United
Buriram United will aim to maintain their momentum following a 6-0 Thailand Cup triumph against Khonkaen United on February 25. In that match, Buriram United recorded 59% possession, firing 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buriram United | 59% | 0 (11) | - | 69 |
Khonkaen United | 41% | 0 (0) | - | 23 |
Melbourne City vs Buriram United Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City | Buriram United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 3.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Buriram United average 3.9 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.



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