Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Western United FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 17 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jan | Western United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #6 |
| 43 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 46 | Scored | 33 |
| 36 | Conceded | 33 |
| +10 | GD | +0 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 46% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Melbourne City FC
| Max Caputo | 8 G | 1 A |
| Marcus Younis | 7 G | 3 A |
| Medin Memeti | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Coopers Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Adelaide United FC and Melbourne City FC.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Australia international Nathaniel Atkinson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' Magnificent from Ben Halloran! That is 26 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' GOAL! Craig Noone fires home to make it 1-1!
- 18' Poor challenge from Riley McGree. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 23' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Adelaide United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gertjan Verbeek might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' Melbourne City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' A goal from the Australia international Ben Halloran! He fires home on 41 to make it 2-1!
- 46' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
- 47' What composure from George Blackwood! The Australia international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 52' Melbourne City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Susaeta suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' Adelaide United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne City FC's shape.
- 63' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. George Blackwood is replaced by Kristian Opseth on 63 minute.
- 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 73' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Susaeta has done his job and it is now time for Connor Metcalfe to step up.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Harrison Delbridge argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' Harrison Delbridge is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 78' The Melbourne City FC manager makes a substitution. Craig Noone departs to be replaced by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 82' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Lachlan Wales on, Florin Berenguer off on 82 minutes.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan Konstandopoulos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Nikola Mileusnic is replaced by Ryan Kitto.
- Melbourne City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Adelaide United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 16
- 4
- 27
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 90'
- 14
- 26
- 8
Bench
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 90'
- 18
- 31
-
11
Kristian Opseth ↑ 63'
- 40
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 23
-
14
Susaeta ↓ Connor Metcalfe 73'
- 6
- 2
- 5
- 9
- 10
- 4
- 21
- 22
Bench
- 17
-
13
Nathaniel Atkinson ↑ 78'
-
34
Connor Metcalfe ↑ 73'
-
19
Lachlan Wales ↑ 82'
- 7
- 30
- 1
Coach
Erick Mombaerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 11 |
| Ben Halloran | 6 |
| Ross McCormack | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Dario Vidosic | 2 |
| Marcin Budzinski | 2 |
| Louis D'Arrigo | 2 |
| Nestor Irankunda | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2020-02-01
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2020-01-26
Western United FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2020-01-17
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2020-01-11
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2020-01-04
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Melbourne City FC Form
2020-02-01
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2020-01-25
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Perth Glory FC
D
2020-01-18
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2020-01-11
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2020-01-03
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Western United FC
W
2019-12-29
Sydney FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
46%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.