Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory: will Melbourne Victory extend their winning run?
Melbourne Victory
Perth Glory
In the Matchday 11 fixture of the A-League, we will see a clash between Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory. The match will take place on Friday, January 2, with kick-off scheduled for 9:35 CET. I suggest a betting option for this game.
Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory: match facts and head-to-head
- Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in four matches and have won their last three.
- Perth Glory have lost two of their last three fixtures.
- Melbourne Victory have scored in three consecutive matches, while Perth Glory have conceded in three straight games.
- Away from home, Perth Glory have won their last three matches.
- Perth Glory have the second-worst attack in the A-League, with just ten goals scored.
- In 40% of their matches this season, Melbourne Victory have scored in both halves.
- Perth Glory have lost half of their matches this season without scoring.
- Both teams have recorded clean-sheet wins in 20% of their matches.
- Melbourne Victory defeated Perth Glory 2–0 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Perth Glory last beat Melbourne Victory nine matches ago, back in 2023.
Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory: match preview
Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory are currently sitting close to each other in the A-League table. Both sides are battling for a place in the play-offs, making this encounter crucial for the two teams.
Melbourne Victory are currently seventh in the standings. After ten rounds, the team have collected 14 points and trail sixth place by just one point. They also have a game in hand and could move into the play-off zone with a win. Melbourne Victory have won their last three matches and are unbeaten in four.
Perth Glory sit slightly lower in the table. The team are eighth in the A-League with 13 points from ten matches. They are one point behind Melbourne Victory and the sixth-placed side. Perth Glory also have a game in hand and could break into the top six with a victory. In their most recent match, they recorded a 3–1 win, although that came after two consecutive defeats. The fight for the play-off places remains wide open for both Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory.
Probable line-ups
- Melbourne Victory: Duncan, Esposito, Roderick, Davidson, Rawlins, Valadon, D’Arrigo, Mata, Clarismario, Velupillay, Vergos
- Perth Glory: Sutton, Wootton, Kaltak, Sutton, Ostler, Pennington, Lawrence, Bozinovski, Sulemani, Shamoon, Freney
Prediction
Melbourne Victory have found their rhythm and are producing solid results. Playing at home, they look capable of securing another win. I suggest a bet on a Melbourne Victory victory in this match.
