All true fans of A-League action are anticipating the Melbourne derby on the 26th of October. The game is scheduled to be held at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium and we are sure the venue will be packed with enthusiastic fans this week. We advise you to check out the following Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory betting tips before you place a wager on this game.
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Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory prediction: Gladiator fight is expected
Key Stats
- Melbourne Victory recorded two consecutive victories over this opponent.
- The visitors’ last loss against Hearts was on the 5th of April, 2023.
- We saw six bookings in Melbourne Victory’s last A-League game.
Correct score prediction: Melbourne City 0-2 Melbourne Victory
Seeing as Hearts couldn’t win either one of their last four matches against this opponent, we trust our key Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory predictions will surely succeed. Aurelio Vidmar’s record also doesn’t suggest a Melbourne City win on the 26th.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hearts not favored
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 34.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.6%
*These Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory odds are subject to change
Over 3.5 bookings at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium priced at 67/100 (1.67) gives our primary Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory prediction a whopping 59.88% success chance.
The expected winners this week? Melbourne Victory, surprisingly. They have a 38.6% win probability behind them. In the meantime, Hearts are the underdogs here, with only a 34.4% shot at the three points.
Last five H2Hs: Four-game winless streak for Hearts
The graphics below contain key insight into the top Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory statistics.
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Melbourne City team news and form: Key players injured
With a 2nd-minute winner, Melbourne City managed to beat Newcastle Jets on the 19th of October. Tilio will be among the starters, yes, but the manager has plenty of injury issues to deal with, as he won’t be able to count on Caputo, Mazzeo, Leckie, Lopane, Durakovic, and Shillington.
Predicted lineup: Beach (GK), Talbot, Trewin, Souprayen, Behich, Atkinson, Sulemani, Cohen, Ugarkovic, Tilio & Nabbout
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Melbourne Victory team news and form: Patrick Kisnorbo must make changes
Team captain Roderick Miranda didn’t behave like a captain in Melbourne Victory’s opening A-League fixture. He earned himself a foolish red card against Central Coast Mariners, and now, coach Kisnorbo will have to make unwanted changes to his backline.
Predicted lineup: Duncan (GK), Hamill, Geria, Vergos, Bos, Teague, Valadon, Velupillay, Machach, Piscopo & Fornaorli
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Player to watch: Bruno Fornaroli
Unsurprisingly, Bruno Fornaroli led Melbourne Victory’s attack against Central Coast Mariners in their opening A-League match. Sure, he couldn’t score a goal, but he was still a force to be reckoned with. We are convinced that the veteran will be able to find Melbourne City’s net this week, as he was one of the best finishers last season.
Second player to watch: Marco Tilio
Unlike Fornaroli, Tilio did manage to score a goal on his first try. The winger will be among the starters for his manager against Melbourne Victory.
