Western United vs Melbourne City Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Goals Look to Be Order of the Day

Get ready for the first leg of this A-League semi-final tie as Western United clash with Melbourne City at Ironbark Fields.

The price of 1.62 looks attractive when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals. We are expecting a payout when United go up against City and the Total Goals market provides a golden opportunity.

7 Victories for City in Previous 10 H2H Games

Western United have enjoyed six straight home victories at Ironbark Fields. Last time out in the Elimination Final stage, Adelaide United were beaten 3-2. The Green and Black had 48% possession and managed nine shots on target, while Noah Botic registered two goals and Bart Vriends (own goal) scored the other.

Melbourne City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-1 win occurred against Sydney FC at AAMI Park. Aurelio Vidmar's men enjoyed 52% possession and nine shots on goal, while Aziz Behich found the net along with four other players.

City have four straight wins against United. In their last encounter, City came out with a 2-0 home victory at AAMI Park. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for City, two wins for United and a single draw.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Melb City	26	14	6	6	41	25	16	41:25	48
3	Western United	26	14	5	7	55	37	18	55:37	47

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United have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 7.4 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. John Aloisi's side have averaged 47.2% possession and 5.0 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 5.0 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Noah Botic is the top goalscorer with 6, Rhys Bozinovski has 4, with Michael Ruhs and two other players on 3. Riku Danzaki is the top assists maker with 6.

City have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.9 goals from 13.6 attempts and 6.9 shots on goal. The Cranbourne East outfit average 57.8% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.0 goals from 6.7 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Max Caputo is the leading goalscorer with 5, Marco Tilio has 4, with Medin Memeti and Kai Trewin getting 3. Marco Tilio is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Western United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matthew Sutton (GK), Tate Russell, Tomoki Imai, Dylan Leonard, Benjamin Garuccio, Matthew Grimaldi, Rhys Bozinovski, Angus Thurgate, Riku Danzaki, Hiroshi Ibusuki, Michael Ruhs.

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Patrick Beach (GK), Callum Talbot, German Ferreyra, Kai Trewin, Aziz Behich, Alessandro Lopane, Zane Schreiber, Yonatan Cohen, Andreas Kuen, Marco Tilio, Max Caputo.

Expert A-League Analysis

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Western United vs Melbourne City league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 WU games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 City games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 City games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Western United vs Melbourne City Prediction

We’re going to take the price of 1.62 when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals for this A-League encounter. The stats imply that the two teams will combine to score at least three goals.

If you’re sweet on the prospect of a few goals over the ninety minutes, there’s the chance to combine Over 2.5 Goals with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. It’s available at bigger odds and you need both sides to find the net.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Western United 2 - 1 City

Western United are available to back at 9.50 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Western United Under 4.5 Corners 1.91

Western United have had under 4.5 corners in four straight games, with Melbourne City conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past five games. On this evidence, we can take odds of 1.91 that this United Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Western United

Total

10.00 5.00 5.00

Home

8.30 5.60 2.70

Away

11.70 6.00 5.70

City

Total

8.50 6.10 2.40

Home

7.00 4.80 2.20

Away

9.30 5.40 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.73

Under 9.5

2.00

Western United Corners

Over 4.5

1.80

Under 4.5

1.91

City Corners

Over 4.5

1.73

Under 4.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

1.97

X

6.40

2

2.00

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Western United vs Melbourne City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Full-Time Result Odds Suggest a Close Contest

With the bookies giving them a 47% probability of winning, Melbourne City might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 2.15 price of winning this A-League clash. Western United are regarded as the least likely winner at 3.20.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.53 on the BTTS market.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the A-League coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

3.20

X

3.60

2

2.15

Half-Time Result

1

3.40

X

2.38

2

2.75

Double Chance

1X

1.62

12

1.29

X2

1.36

Draw No Bet

1

2.20

2

1.62

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

1.88

2 Hcp -0.25

1.98

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.20

Over 2.5

1.67

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.53

No

2.38

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the United vs City team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

Western United Team Page Melbourne City Team Page

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