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 – Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar on January 3. In that match, Wellington Phoenix recorded 34% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brisbane Roar | 66% | 9 (4) | 1.36 | 60 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 34% | 7 (4) | 1.36 | 32 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar in their last outing. In that match, Melbourne City recorded 57% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, 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 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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