Our Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Prediction: 0-1
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:30 GMT kick-off on Friday February 28, 2025. A tightly contested match is expected, but Melbourne City’s ability to capitalize on key moments could secure them a 0-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.
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 – Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-6 Australia A-League defeat against Auckland FC on February 22. In that match, Wellington Phoenix had 46% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland FC | 54% | 15 (8) | 2.14 | 42 |
Wellington Phoenix | 46% | 8 (5) | 1.03 | 31 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City
Melbourne City will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw with Melbourne Victory on February 22. In that match, Melbourne City recorded 45% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Victory | 55% | 10 (6) | 1.48 | 27 |
Melbourne City | 45% | 8 (6) | 2.32 | 62 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.47 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 1.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Wellington Phoenix 8-18
Melbourne City 10-9
What are the odds for this match?
Wellington Phoenix to win: @4.1
Draw: @3.8
Melbourne City to win: @1.833
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix (4-3-2-1) : Alby Kelly-Heald, Tim Payne, Isaac Hughes, Scott Wootton, Sam Sutton, Paulo Retre, Alex Rufer, Matt Sheridan, Chico Geraldes, Nathan Walker, Kosta Barbarouses
Melbourne City (4-3-3) : Patrick Beach, German Ferreyra, Kai Trewin, Samuel Souprayen, Aziz Behich, Nathaniel Atkinson, Zane Schreiber, Andreas Kuen, Kavian Rahmani, Max Caputo, Marco Tilio