Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City Match Preview and Betting Tips

A highly anticipated clash between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City awaits as part of the 23rd round of the Australian A-League. Set to take place at the iconic “AAMI Park” on Saturday, this local derby promises an intriguing battle between two fierce rivals. 24hscore experts have analyzed the upcoming fixture and provided their insights for fans and bettors alike.

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Melbourne Victory:

Under the stewardship of Tony Popovic, Melbourne Victory has experienced a rollercoaster ride in recent months. Despite encountering initial struggles at the start of the year, “The Big V” has shown signs of resurgence, accumulating seven points from their last three matches. Notably, they secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Perth Glory in their previous outing. Currently positioned third in the Australian A-League table, Melbourne Victory trails the second-placed team by five points and the league leaders by eight points.

Melbourne City:

Guided by Aurelio Vidmar, Melbourne City is determined to solidify their position in the top six of the Australian A-League. While the team previously held the fourth spot, recent setbacks have seen them slip to seventh place in the standings. With 30 points from 23 matches, Melbourne City faces a four-point gap from the sixth-placed Sydney Wanderers. Despite securing victory twice in their last five matches, the team suffered defeats in an equal number of games, including a 1-2 loss against Central Coast Mariners in the previous round.

Head-to-Head History:

The first encounter between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City in the current A-League season ended in a goalless draw, continuing a trend of closely contested matches between the two sides. Notably, both teams have experienced success on Melbourne Victory’s home ground, with two wins apiece in their last five encounters. Additionally, goals have been relatively scarce in matches played at Melbourne Victory’s home stadium, with both teams scoring in only two out of the last five fixtures.

Prediction:

With Melbourne Victory holding favoritism in this local derby, they are poised to secure victory over their city rivals. Melbourne City’s recent struggles away from home, coupled with Melbourne Victory’s resurgence in form, provide a compelling narrative for the home side’s dominance. Therefore, betting on “Melbourne Victory to win with a (0) handicap” presents an attractive option for bettors, offering favorable odds of 1.68.