Melbourne Victory vs Sydney Wanderers prediction and betting tips on April 27, 2024
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On Saturday, April 26th, the final match of the 26th round of the A-League will take place between Melbourne Victory and Sydney Wanderers. The game will kick off at 11:45 Central European Time, and Dailysports experts have crafted a forecast for you.
Melbourne Victory
A team positioned in the upper echelons of the league table, currently occupying the third spot with 42 points to their name. Melbourne finds themselves out of contention for a direct berth into the semifinals, yet they risk losing their grip on third place. They hold only a one-point lead over the fourth-placed team, thus this match holds significant importance if Melbourne Victory intends to preserve their third-place standing.
Sydney Wanderers
The team hailing from Sydney continues to vie for a spot in the A-League playoffs. After 26 rounds, Sydney Wanderers have accumulated 34 points, holding a two-point advantage over sixth place. Consequently, a decisive victory in this match is imperative for Sydney, coupled with hope for Melbourne City's defeat against Western United. Despite their dire need for points, Sydney Wanderers have suffered defeats in their last three matches. Overall, in their previous five fixtures, they have secured two victories and endured three losses.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the current season, Sydney Wanderers succumbed to a home defeat against Melbourne Victory with a scoreline of 4-3.
- In their last nine encounters, Sydney Wanderers have scored at least two goals against Melbourne Victory, furthermore, Melbourne Victory has conceded at least one goal from Sydney in their last nine matches.
- Sydney Wanderers have conceded in their last seven away matches; moreover, they have conceded in a total of 12 matches overall.
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney Wanderers prediction
Victory in this match holds immense importance for both teams. Therefore, in my estimation, the match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney Wanderers will be prolific in terms of goals. My bet is on the total goals over 2.5, with odds of 1.52.
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