Melbourne Victory vs Western United Prediction and Betting Tips | January 10th 2025
Melbourne Victory and Western United get the next round of Australian A-League underway when they lock horns at AAMI Park on Friday. Arthur Diles’ men head into the weekend looking to extend their three-game unbeaten run against the visitors and secure their first win since the turn of the year in the process.
Melbourne Victory were denied their first win of 2025 as they could only salvage a 2-2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers last Saturday. Diles’ side have now gone four back-to-back matches without a win, claiming three draws and losing once since a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory on December 8.
Melbourne Victory have picked up 19 points from their 11 A-League games so far to sit fourth in the standings, one point and two places above Friday’s visitors.
Western United, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat against Melbourne City at the AAMI Park on Tuesday. Before that, John Aloisi’s men were on a run of four back-to-back victories, scoring 12 goals and keeping two clean sheets.
While Western United will be looking to return to winning ways, they have failed to win their last three games against this weekend’s hosts, losing twice and claiming one draw since a 2-1 victory in March 2023.
Melbourne Victory vs Western United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With nine wins from the last 18 meetings between the sides, Western United boasts a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Melbourne Victory have picked up three fewer wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on three occasions.
- Western United have won all but one of their last five away games, with the 2-0 defeat at Melbourne City on January 7 being the exception.
- Melbourne Victory are unbeaten at home this season, picking up three wins and two draws to collect 11 points from a possible 18 — the division’s second-highest tally.
Melbourne Victory vs Western United Prediction
The last seven meetings between Melbourne Victory and Western United have produced a combined 23 goals and we anticipate another thrilling matchup between the two sides separated by just one point in the table. Diles' men have been tough to crack at home and we are backing them to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Melbourne Victory 2-1 Western United
Melbourne Victory vs Western United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Melbourne Victory to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of the last seven meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in six of their last seven clashes)
