Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2018-19

Adelaide United FC

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Melbourne Victory FC

Wed 9 Jan 2019 · 08:50 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Nathan Konstandopoulos 31' Y

Y 45' Corey Brown

Michael Jakobsen 90' Y

Y 90' Kenny Athiu

Y 90' Rahmat Akbari

Overview

Match Preview

Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.

Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
Referee Shaun Evans
Referee Daniel Elder
Referee Josh Manella
Referee Paul Cetrangolo

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

Adelaide United FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Melbourne Victory FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-01-09 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2018-12-08 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2018-04-22 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2018-02-24 Melbourne Victory FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC 2017-12-08 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–0	W
05 Jan	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	0–0	D
30 Dec	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	2–1	W
26 Dec	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	2–2	D
16 Dec	Melbourne City FC	H	0–2	L
08 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	A	0–2	L

Melbourne Victory FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Jan	Adelaide United FC	A	0–2	L
05 Jan	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	2–1	W
28 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	1–1	D
22 Dec	Melbourne City FC	A	1–1	D
14 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	A	4–2	W
08 Dec	Adelaide United FC	H	2–0	W

Season Stats

Adelaide United FC		Melbourne Victory FC
#2	Position	#4
43	Points	40
26	Played	26
12 / 7 / 7	W / D / L	11 / 7 / 8
46	Scored	44
36	Conceded	33
+10	GD	+11
1.65	PPG	1.54
46%	Win %	42%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)

54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' That's the starting whistle at Coopers Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Adelaide United FC and Melbourne Victory FC.
5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
10' Melbourne Victory FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
15' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
18' The deadlock is broken! Craig Goodwin gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
21' Ken Ilso does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
26' Melbourne Victory FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 3 meetings.
31' The referee calls foul for Nathan Konstandopoulos. He receives a Yellow card.
36' Elvis Kamsoba has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Kurz might look to freshen things up shortly.
45' Controversy at the stadium! Corey Brown argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
50' James Troisi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
55' 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.
60' A quiet spell here at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
62' George Blackwood is replacing Ken Ilso for the Adelaide United FC side.
63' Another change for Melbourne Victory FC made on 63 minute. James Troisi leaves to be changed by Rahmat Akbari.
68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
72' Another substitution for Melbourne Victory FC to replace Carl Valeri by Raul Baena on 72 minute.
75' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Kitto. He replaces Nikola Mileusnic on 75 minute.
78' Time for substitution for Melbourne Victory FC. Ola Toivonen is replaced by Kenjok Athiu.
83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
88' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
90' Poor challenge from Michael Jakobsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
90' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 90 minute. Ben Halloran leaves to be changed by Michael Marrone.
Melbourne Victory FC will have plenty to reflect on. Adelaide United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Kurz

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1
Matt Acton
16
Josh Hope
7
Kenny Athiu ↑ 78'
15
Raul Baena ↑ 72'
19
Rahmat Akbari ↑ 63'

Coach Kevin Muscat

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bruno Fornaroli	6
Marco Rojas	4
Craig Goodwin	4
Stefan Mauk	3
Besart Berisha	3
Hiroshi Ibusuki	3
Ola Toivonen	2
Leroy George	2

Head to Head

Adelaide United FC Form

2019-01-09 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2019-01-05 Adelaide United FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2018-12-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC W 2018-12-26 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2018-12-16 Adelaide United FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC L 2018-12-08 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC L

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2019-01-09 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Melbourne Victory FC L 2019-01-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC W 2018-12-28 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2018-12-22 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC D 2018-12-14 Brisbane Roar FC 2–4 Melbourne Victory FC W 2018-12-08 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.52 Adelaide United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.47 Melbourne Victory FC xG

I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Adelaide United FC40% Draw27% Melbourne Victory FC33%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes60% 0% No40%

Avg goals/match: 2.99

Actual: No — clean sheet

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

67%

Draw or Melbourne Victory FC

60%

Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Adelaide United FC28% Draw45% Melbourne Victory FC27%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.2%

2 – 1

8.2%

1 – 2

7.9%

0 – 0

6.8%

1 – 0

6.8%

0 – 1

6.6%

2 – 2

2 – 0

Actual

0 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

4.2%

1 – 3

3.9%

3 – 2

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap	Adelaide United FC covers	Push	Melbourne Victory FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	19%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	64%	—	36%
+1	64%	18%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✗

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.