Melbourne City vs Western United - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 24 May 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
In this A-League Men clash, Melbourne City hosts Western United at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Saturday, 24 May. Melbourne City enters the match with a solid run of form, having recorded three wins and two draws in their last five outings. Their home advantage is notable, with a strong head-to-head record against Western United, winning four of the last ten encounters. The odds reflect their status as favourites, with a price of 1.93 for a home win. Conversely, Western United has shown resilience recently, bouncing back from a slow start to secure three wins in their last five matches. However, their away form remains a concern, and they will need to tighten their defence against a potent Melbourne attack. Given the historical trend of high-scoring games between these sides—six of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals—betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.55 could be a prudent choice. Both teams have demonstrated the ability to score, making a "Both Teams to Score" bet at 1.53 another appealing angle.
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 |