Melbourne City vs Western United prediction, odds & betting tips – 07/01/2025
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Draw/Melbourne City

Melbourne City registered two wins and three draws in their last five A-League games.

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium will host the upcoming Melbourne City vs Western United head-to-head. The match is scheduled to be held on the 7th of January but we can’t wait for the kick-off, as we are convinced this will be one of the more interesting games this week. Stay tuned for the inside scoop on our professional Melbourne City vs Western United betting tips.

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Melbourne City vs Western United prediction: Goals galore at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Key Stats

  • Four of the last five matches between the two teams were won by Hearts.
  • We saw BTTS in three of the last five Melbourne City vs Western United head-to-heads.
  • Coach Vidmar has a perfect 3-0-0 record against Western United.

Correct score prediction: Melbourne City 2-1 Western United

One of the last three games between the two clubs ended 2-1 in favour of Hearts. Seeing as coach Vidmar’s boys are higher up the ladder, we believe our chief Melbourne City vs Western United prediction will surely succeed.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Can Vidmar’s players prove the bookies correct?

  • HOME: 39/50 (1.78) – 55.1%
  • DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 20.0%
  • AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 24.9%

*These Melbourne City vs Western United odds are subject to change

The bookies are adamant – Melbourne City are the expected winners this Tuesday, with a whopping 55.1% win probability behind them. Understandably, this makes the visitors the underdogs, with only a 24.9% chance behind them.

We believe we will see BTTS – Yes at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium this week as well. The odds behind our top Melbourne City vs Western United prediction are valued at 67/100 (1.67), which gives it a sturdy 59.88% chance of success.

Last five H2Hs: Hearts with an advantage

Make sure to check out the following charts before placing a bet on this game. They contain valuable information regarding the Melbourne City vs Western United statistics.

Australia A-League 04/11/24

Western United FC

Western United FC

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Melbourne City

Melbourne City

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Australia A-League 28/04/24

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

1
Western United FC

Western United FC

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Australia A-League 07/01/24

Western United FC

Western United FC

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Melbourne City

Melbourne City

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Australia A-League 21/10/23

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

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Western United FC

Western United FC

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Australia A-League 22/04/23

Western United FC

Western United FC

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Melbourne City

Melbourne City

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Melbourne City team news and form: Hearts’ manager without some of the best

Melbourne City are performing better and better lately. It’s impressive to see them perform so well without the likes of James Jeggo, Mathew Leckie, and Max Caputo. However, the reality is that Melbourne City are one of the better teams in the A-League right now.

Predicted lineup: Beach (GK), Talbot, Trewin, Souprayen, Behich, Atkinson, Ugarkovic, Kuen, Politidis, Sulemani & Mazzeo

Australia A-League 11/04/25

W

Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar

2

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

3

Australia A-League 05/04/25

W

Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners

0

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

1

Australia A-League 29/03/25

W

Sydney FC

Sydney FC

2

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

3

Australia A-League 12/03/25

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Newcastle Jets

Newcastle Jets

1

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

0

Australia A-League 07/03/25

W

Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC

0

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

2

Western United team news and form: Will Western United’s luck run out?

Perth Glory should’ve gotten a win against Western United last week. They were leading 2-1 up until the 91st minute of the game when Tate Russell and Jordan Lauton scored two game-winning goals for their team.

Predicted lineup: Sutton (GK), Leonard, Carluccio, Imai, Russell, Bozinovski, Thurgate, Najjarine, Grimaldi, Danzaki & Botic

Australia A-League 13/04/25

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Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers

2

Western United FC

Western United FC

0

Australia A-League 05/04/25

W

Perth Glory

Perth Glory

1

Western United FC

Western United FC

3

Australia A-League 16/03/25

W

Newcastle Jets

Newcastle Jets

2

Western United FC

Western United FC

6

Australia A-League 08/03/25

W

Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix

1

Western United FC

Western United FC

4

Australia A-League 28/02/25

W

Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners

1

Western United FC

Western United FC

3

Player to watch: Hiroshi Ibusuki

Former Adelaide United superstar Hiroshi Ibusuki is the key player to watch in our Melbourne City vs Western United prediction, as he is one of the top scorers in the A-League right now. With five goals under his belt for his new club, the Japanese striker is proving to be a successful purchase.

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Second player to watch: Dylan Leonard

Centre-back Leonard will also make an appearance for the visitors this Tuesday. He scored a goal this season already, which will undoubtedly boost his confidence.


Zack is a longtime football fan, writer, and bettor. He also has experience playing and coaching the game of football at a local level. His interest in the MLS, Liga MX and the Canadian Premier League adds a new dimension to the content we have at FootballWhispers.