Western United vs Melbourne City - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 16 May 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
In an intriguing A-League Men clash, Western United hosts Melbourne City at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday, 16 May. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent form: Western United has shown resilience with three wins in their last five matches, while Melbourne City has remained unbeaten in their last five, securing three wins and two draws. Historically, Melbourne City has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, winning five of the last ten matchups, which could play a psychological role. One key angle to consider is the goal-scoring potential of both teams. With six of their last ten head-to-head meetings featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in five of those encounters, the odds of 1.72 for over 2.5 goals and 1.61 for both teams to score are particularly appealing. Given the attacking prowess of Melbourne City and Western United's recent form, fans can expect an entertaining match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
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 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | Melbourne City | 1–1 | Western United | A-League Men |
| May 16, 2025 | Western United | 0–3 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| January 7, 2025 | Melbourne City | 2–0 | Western United | A-League Men |
| November 4, 2024 | Western United | 0–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| April 28, 2024 | Melbourne City | 1–0 | Western United | A-League Men |
| January 7, 2024 | Western United | 1–2 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| October 21, 2023 | Melbourne City | 1–2 | Western United | A-League Men |
| April 22, 2023 | Western United | 1–3 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| January 7, 2023 | Melbourne City | 4–0 | Western United | A-League Men |
| October 7, 2022 | Melbourne City | 2–1 | Western United | A-League Men |