Melbourne City vs Adelaide United - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 26 April 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Melbourne City hosts Adelaide United at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in a crucial A-League Men clash on Saturday. City comes into this match in solid form, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. In contrast, Adelaide United has struggled recently, securing just one win in their last five outings, which has left them vulnerable in the standings. Historically, this fixture has favoured Melbourne City, who have won five of the last ten encounters against Adelaide, with four matches ending in a draw. Notably, both teams have shown a propensity for goals, with six of those last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals and five seeing both teams find the net. Given City’s attacking prowess and Adelaide’s defensive frailties, the odds of 1.44 for over 2.5 goals could be an appealing bet, especially considering the stakes for both sides in this pivotal matchup.
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 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2025 | Melbourne City | 0–0 | Adelaide United | A-League Men |
| February 7, 2025 | Adelaide United | 1–0 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| January 25, 2024 | Melbourne City | 1–0 | Adelaide United | A-League Men |
| October 29, 2023 | Adelaide United | 6–0 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| March 3, 2023 | Adelaide United | 4–2 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| January 29, 2023 | Melbourne City | 3–3 | Adelaide United | A-League Men |
| May 22, 2022 | Melbourne City | 2–1 | Adelaide United | A-League Men |
| May 18, 2022 | Adelaide United | 0–0 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| February 15, 2022 | Melbourne City | 1–2 | Adelaide United | A-League Men |
| January 15, 2022 | Adelaide United | 2–2 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |