2025 kicks off with a banger of an A-League game, as Auckland and Melbourne Victory will collide on the 1st of January. The match is scheduled to be held at Go Media Stadium, but will the home-field advantage give the new kid on the block a much-needed boost? Stay tuned for the inside scoop on our professional Auckland vs Melbourne Victory betting tips.
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Auckland vs Melbourne Victory prediction: Thrilling clash ahead
Key Stats
- Auckland’s last home A-League game resulted in over 2.5 goals.
- Steve Corica’s record against the Big V consists of 10 victories, one tie, and five matches lost.
- Auckland are at the top of the A-League table, with six wins, one draw, and one loss in eight games.
Correct score prediction: Auckland 2-1 Melbourne Victory
Auckland came close to a 2-1 win against the other Melbourne club. Hearts, however, salvaged a point at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. We doubt the Big V’s players will disprove our top Auckland vs Melbourne Victory predictions, as Auckland’s consistency is well-known.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Difficult game for both sides
- HOME: 71/50 (2.42) – 40.4%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 43/25 (2.72) – 34.6%
*These Auckland vs Melbourne Victory odds are subject to change
After reviewing the bookies’ top odds, we found out that over 2.5 goals priced at 67/100 (1.67) gives the key Auckland vs Melbourne Victory prediction we offered a massive 59.88% chance of success.
Auckland are the expected winners on the 1st of January, as coach Corica’s players keep a massive 40.4% win probability before the kick-off.
Last five H2Hs: History in the making
The charts below contain the key Auckland vs Melbourne Victory statistics and match facts. Put them to good use!
Auckland team news and form: Corica’s players must make up to the fans
Despite a massive 60.0% ball possession in the home game against Western United on the 21st of December, Auckland somehow managed to get themselves beaten. John Aloisi’s Western United thrashed them 0-4 at Go Media Stadium, but we highly doubt Corica will accept another similar result.
Predicted lineup: Paulsen (GK), Elliot, Sakai, Pijnaker, De Vries, Verstraete, Gallegos, Gillion, Brimmer, Moreno & May
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Central Coast Mariners
2
Auckland FC
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Newcastle Jets
1
Auckland FC
1
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Adelaide United
4
Auckland FC
4
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Wellington Phoenix
1
Auckland FC
6
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Western United FC
0
Auckland FC
2
Melbourne Victory team news and form: Can Melbourne Victory earn more points?
Melbourne Victory recorded a 1-1 tie in the extremely difficult game against their old nemesis Melbourne City. The clash versus Hearts could’ve ended differently, as the symbolic hosts produced almost three times more shots at goal.
Predicted lineup: Duncan (GK), Roderick, Hamill, Geria, Bos, Valadon, Teague, Arzani, Machach, Piscopo & Vergos
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Western Sydney Wanderers
4
Melbourne Victory
2
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Central Coast Mariners
0
Melbourne Victory
3
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Brisbane Roar
1
Melbourne Victory
1
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Melbourne City
2
Melbourne Victory
2
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Wellington Phoenix
0
Melbourne Victory
1
Player to watch: Roderick Miranda
Team captain Miranda has the quality to prove our key Auckland vs Melbourne Victory predictions correct. He is undoubtedly one of the most consistent performers for the visitors and we think his place among the starters is secured.
Second player to watch: Daniel Arzani
Arzani already opened his score tab for the visitors this season. However, with only one goal since the start of the season, we think he’d like to bump his tally up a bit. Auckland’s defense, however, is tightly packed, so he’ll have to do his very best to find Alex Paulsen’s net at Go Media Stadium.
