Our Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Prediction: 1-2
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 30, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Wellington Phoenix 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
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Australia A-League defeat against Newcastle Jets on January 23. In that match, Wellington Phoenix recorded 50% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 50% | 20 (8) | 3.08 | 49 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 50% | 6 (7) | 2.23 | 46 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City
Melbourne City must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-6 Australia A-League defeat against Macarthur FC on January 24. In that match, Melbourne City recorded 54% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 46% | 12 (6) | 1.61 | 54 |
 Melbourne City | 54% | 7 (4) | 1.19 | 31 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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