Melbourne City vs Macarthur - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 7 March 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Melbourne City will host Macarthur FC at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday, 7 March, in what promises to be an intriguing A-League Men clash. City enters the match in solid form, having gone unbeaten in their last five fixtures (WDWWD), while Macarthur's recent performances have been less impressive, managing just one win in their last five outings (LLDWD). Historically, Melbourne City has dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten encounters, which could give them a psychological edge. A key angle to consider is Melbourne City's attacking prowess, which has seen them score consistently, contributing to five of the last ten head-to-head matches ending with both teams finding the net. With odds of 1.7 for both teams to score, it may be worth backing this market, especially given Macarthur's need to improve their offensive output. If City can maintain their form and exploit Macarthur's defensive vulnerabilities, they could secure a comfortable victory while also providing opportunities for goals at both ends.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Auckland | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 53 |
| 2 |  Melbourne City | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 3 |  Western United | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 47 |
| 4 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
| 5 |  Melbourne Victory | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 43 |
| 6 |  Adelaide United | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38 |
| 7 |  Sydney | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 8 |  Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 9 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 10 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 26 |
| 11 |  Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | Melbourne City | 2–0 | Macarthur | A-League Men |
| January 25, 2025 | Macarthur | 1–0 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| March 1, 2024 | Macarthur | 2–0 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| November 12, 2023 | Melbourne City | 3–3 | Macarthur | A-League Men |
| March 19, 2023 | Macarthur | 1–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| February 4, 2023 | Melbourne City | 6–1 | Macarthur | A-League Men |
| March 26, 2022 | Macarthur | 0–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| March 9, 2022 | Melbourne City | 3–1 | Macarthur | A-League Men |
| June 20, 2021 | Melbourne City | 2–0 | Macarthur | A-League Men |
| April 24, 2021 | Macarthur | 1–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |