Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 11 Feb | Western United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
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
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Adelaide United FC have kicked off against Melbourne City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Jamie MacLaren has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 9' GOAL! Andrew Nabbout scores on 9.
- 14' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
- 24' The 35-year-old Nuno Reis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Max Caputo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' The crowd applauds Hiroshi Ibusuki as he leaves the pitch. Luka Jovanovic steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 33' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Nuno Reis is withdrawn and Scott Galloway gets his opportunity.
- 38' Scott Jamieson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Adelaide United FC tonight.
- 43' Spain international Javi Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' GOAL! Lachlan Barr scores on 45.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Craig Goodwin gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Louis D'Arrigo makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Louis D'Arrigo makes it 4-1.
- 60' Scott Jamieson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Richard van der Venne at the 60 minute mark.
- 62' Magnificent from Marco Tilio! That is 21 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' 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 Aiden O'Neill suffering a number of foals already.
- 71' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Louis D'Arrigo departs to be replaced by Jay Barnett.
- 76' Ethan Alagich is replacing Luka Jovanovic for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Andrew Nabbout is booked for Melbourne City FC — Yellow card on 81.
- 82' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Andrew Nabbout is replaced by Callum Talbot on 82 minute.
- 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nestor Irankunda makes no mistake. 5-2!
- 90' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Valon Berisha is replaced by Max Caputo.
- Adelaide United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Nestor Irankunda 76'
- 21
- 3
- 46
- 8
- 7
-
6
Louis D'Arrigo ↓ Jay Barnett 71'
- 11
- 26
- 9
Bench
- 1
-
14
Jay Barnett ↑ 71'
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 76'
- 47
- 41
- 55
-
35
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 32'
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
14
Valon Berisha ↓ Max Caputo 90'
- 13
- 8
- 9
-
15
Andrew Nabbout ↓ Callum Talbot 82'
-
4
Nuno Reis ↓ Scott Galloway 33'
- 22
- 23
- 1
- 38
Bench
- 33
-
2
Scott Galloway ↑ 33'
- 10
-
3
Scott Jamieson ↑ 60'
-
25
Callum Talbot ↑ 82'
- 18
-
37
Max Caputo ↑ 90'
Coach
Rado Vidosic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 11 |
| Ben Halloran | 6 |
| Ross McCormack | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Bernardo Oliveira | 2 |
| Dario Vidosic | 2 |
| Marcin Budzinski | 2 |
| Louis D'Arrigo | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2023-03-03
Adelaide United FC
4–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-02-26
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2023-02-19
Adelaide United FC
4–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2023-02-11
Western United FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-02-04
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-01-29
Melbourne City FC
3–3
Adelaide United FC
D
Melbourne City FC Form
2023-03-03
Adelaide United FC
4–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-02-25
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Sydney FC
W
2023-02-18
Melbourne Victory FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-02-11
Perth Glory FC
2–4
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-02-04
Melbourne City FC
6–1
Macarthur FC
W
2023-01-29
Melbourne City FC
3–3
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.45
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
47%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne City FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
4 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 3
3.4%
4 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 19% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.