The long-anticipated Melbourne Victory vs Sydney head-to-head will take place on the 24th of January at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Both teams are making strong claims, but where will the three points go? Perhaps in coach Ufuk Talay’s pocket? The answer is in our top Melbourne Victory vs Sydney betting tips.
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Melbourne Victory vs Sydney prediction: Level playing field expected
Key Stats
- Three of the last five head-to-heads resulted in under 2.5 goals scored.
- Coach Talay’s record against Melbourne Victory consists of four victories, three draws, and five losses.
- Sydney’s last away game in the A-League ended in a disappointing goalless tie.
Correct score prediction: Melbourne Victory 1-1 Sydney
A massive plus in favour of our top Melbourne Victory vs Sydney prediction is the fact that we got to see a 1-1 tie in the previous meeting at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. There’s not much separating these two right now, so we expect to see the very best from them on the 24th of January.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Melbourne Victory with points up for grabs
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 45.7%
- DRAW: 57/20 (3.85) – 23.0%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 31.3%
*These Melbourne Victory vs Sydney odds are subject to change
If you check the odds above, you’ll find out that Melbourne Victory are indeed the expected winners, with a solid 45.7% win probability before the kick-off. Their odds are valued at 23/20 (2.15), which might seem tempting, but we highly advise you to go for a draw at 57/20 (3.85).
Under 2.5 goals – also a great option. The odds behind our primary Melbourne Victory vs Sydney prediction are valued at 7/10 (1.70), which gives it a 25.97% chance of success.
Last five H2Hs: No head-to-head advantage
Make sure to check out the following Melbourne Victory vs Sydney statistics and match facts before placing a bet on this game.
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Melbourne Victory team news and form: Veteran back in action
Bruno Fornaroli didn’t get many minutes under coach Patrik Kisnorbo’s rule. However, the manager was sacked a few months ago and the striker is now getting reintroduced into the starting XI, which works in favour of our top Melbourne Victory vs Sydney prediction.
Predicted lineup: Duncan (GK), Hamill, Rawlins, Roderick, Bos, Valadon, Teague, Rodrigues, Machach, Arzani & Fornaroli
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Wellington Phoenix
2
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3
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Western Sydney Wanderers
4
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Central Coast Mariners
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Brisbane Roar
1
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1
Sydney team news and form: Sydney fans want more
The team’s loyal fans were devastated after last week’s A-League fixture. They expected a comfortable victory, yet found themselves losing 3-4 to lacklustre Brisbane Roar. However, we believe coach Talay has taken the necessary measures to avoid another beating.
Predicted lineup: Devenish-Meares (GK), Matthews, King, Grant, De Jesus, Hollman, Sena, Lolley, Caceres, Segecic & Klimala
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Lion City Sailors FC
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Player to watch: Joe Lolley
Sadly, coach Talay will not be able to use Douglas Costa who’s still suffering from a hamstring injury. However, tremendous Joe Lolley is expected to make an appearance for his team this week. He is the leading A-League goalscorer, with eight goals scored since the start of the campaign.
Second player to watch: Daniel Arzani
Arzani is a part of our key Melbourne Victory vs Sydney prediction, as he is the 2nd-best creator for the home side. With two assists this season, Arzani is proving to be a valuable player.
