Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City Prediction: I expect more than two goals to be recorded

The upcoming matchup in the Australia A-League Round 9 will welcome Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City against one another at AAMI Park Stadium. Melbourne Victory are currently ranked in 3rd place having gained 26 points in 7 games, while Melbourne City are now ranked in 4th place in the league table, having gained 13 points in 7 games. Melbourne Victory will aim to secure a win on their home soil, while Melbourne City will aim to prevent a defeat on the road. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion.

Melbourne Victory - WWLWW

Melbourne Victory recorded one loss and four wins during their last five games. They suffered a defeat against Wellington Phoenix while they were victorious against Macarthur FC, Brisbane Roar, Western United, and Perth Glory. During these games, they have scored five goals while conceding three. Melbourne Victory have gained 16 points in 7 games, positioning them in 3rd place in the league table at the promotion A-League playoffs quarter-final. Melbourne Victory will aim to secure a win on their home soil to maintain their current standing in the league table.

Melbourne City - WWLWD

Melbourne City recorded one loss, one draw, and three wins during their last five games. They suffered a defeat against WS Wanderers while they tied against Auckland FC. However, they were victorious against Brisbane Roar, Perth Glory, and Western United. During these games, twelve goals while conceding five. Melbourne City have gained 13 points in 7 games, positioning them in 4th place in the league table at the promotion A-League promotion playoffs quarter-final. Melbourne City will aim to prevent a defeat on the road following their previous tied matchup.

H2H

Melbourne Victory won three, while Melbourne City failed to win any, and both teams tied in two during their last five games. Meanwhile, both teams scored against one another in three games, and more than two goals were recorded.

Expert Betting Tips

I expect both teams to extend their previous scoring abilities and find the net, while I expect more than two goals to be recorded. Melbourne Victory have scored in four of their last five games on their soil, while Melbourne City have scored in all their last five games on the road. Hence, I expect more than two goals to be recorded, and I expect both teams to score. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory have won three of their last five games against Melbourne City, and since they will be playing on their soil, I expect them to secure a win to maintain their current standing.