Our Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction: 1-1
Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers 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 – Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory
Melbourne Victory will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Australia A-League win against Perth Glory on January 2. In that match, Melbourne Victory recorded 56% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Victory | 56% | 13 (8) | 1.06 | 50 |
 Perth Glory | 44% | 8 (3) | 0.84 | 25 |
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC
Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Australia A-League defeat against Macarthur FC on January 1. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers controlled 55% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 55% | 11 (3) | 1.37 | 0 |
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 7 (4) | 1.25 | 0 |
Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne Victory | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne Victory are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Western Sydney Wanderers average 0.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Melbourne Victory 15-15
Western Sydney Wanderers 7-13
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne Victory to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.75
Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @3.6
Lineups
Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1) : Jack Warshawsky, Joshua Inserra, Sebastian Esposito, Jason Davidson, Adam Traore, Louis D'Arrigo, Denis Genreau, Nishan Velupillay, Juan Mata, Clarismario Santos Rodrigus, Nikos Vergos
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-4-2) : Lawrence Thomas, Jarrod Carluccio, Ruon Tongyik, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Gersbach, Kosta Barbarouses, Josh Brillante, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello, Alou Kuol
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