Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 13, 2025
Melbourne Victory
Adelaide United
One of the key fixtures of the A-League's Matchday 8 will take place this Saturday at AAMI Park in Melbourne, where the hosts Melbourne Victory will take on Adelaide United. Here’s my pick for the outcome of this clash — a bet with solid chances of success.
Match preview
Victory find themselves at the bottom of the table, with just one win from seven matches and a disastrous conversion rate — only four goals scored all season. Their most recent outing ended in a 0-0 draw against Macarthur, which at least snapped a three-game losing streak, but attacking woes remain the team's biggest headache.
The side has failed to find the net in their last four matches and has yet to score at home this campaign. While their defense has its vulnerabilities, they often keep games close, typically losing by the narrowest of margins.
The Reds, meanwhile, are mid-table and have displayed a much more balanced brand of football, netting 11 goals in seven rounds — one of the league’s best attacking records. Despite suffering back-to-back defeats, Adelaide remain a threat up front and are well-positioned to exploit Victory’s weaknesses.
The big concern is their away form: three consecutive road losses, each by a 1-2 scoreline. Nevertheless, facing a struggling Victory side is the perfect opportunity to buck that trend.
Probable lineups
- Melbourne Victory: J. Duncan, J. Inserra, S. Esposito, R. Miranda, J. Davidson, L. D’Arrigo, J. Valadon, K. Elachich, J. Mata, S. Santos Rodrigues, J. Riik
- Adelaide United: J. Smits, R. Kitto, P. Klikkianis, B. Vriends, D. Pierias, Y. Dukuly, L. Duzel, E. Alagich, J. Muniz, C. Goodwin, L. Jovanovic
Match facts and head-to-head
- Melbourne Victory have failed to score in five of their seven matches this season.
- Adelaide have lost their last three away games by a 1-2 scoreline.
- Both teams have scored in five of their last six head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Melbourne Victory continue to struggle and simply can’t get their attack firing, especially at home. Given this, even an inconsistent Adelaide side look like favorites thanks to their strong attacking line-up.
