Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Peter Green
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–2 | L |
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)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Adelaide United FC and Melbourne Victory FC.
- 5' Georg Niedermeier needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Thomas Deng was booked on 10.
- 15' Matt Acton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Melbourne Victory FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' James Troisi makes way for Terry Antonis at the 32 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne Victory FC.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Keisuke Honda on 33 minutes.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' Melbourne Victory FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' It’s high time Kevin Muscat made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 58' 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.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Melbourne Victory FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' The 39-year-old Isaias has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Storm Roux is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Deng at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' Goal! George Blackwood scores his 21 goal in 233 matches.
- 85' The whistle greets George Blackwood as he departs to be replaced by Jordy Thomassen.
- 89' Vince Lia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nikola Mileusnic at the 89 minute mark.
- The points are shared — Adelaide United FC 1-0 Melbourne Victory FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 7
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Vince Lia 89'
- 14
- 31
- 11
- 26
Bench
- 1
- 23
-
6
Vince Lia ↑ 89'
- 24
-
19
Jordy Thomassen ↑ 85'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
10
James Troisi ↓ Terry Antonis 32'
- 11
- 1
-
14
Thomas Deng ↓ Storm Roux 75'
- 6
- 9
- 5
- 15
-
24
Elvis Kamsoba ↓ Kenny Athiu 85'
- 17
Bench
- 20
- 21
-
8
Terry Antonis ↑ 32'
-
7
Kenny Athiu ↑ 85'
-
2
Storm Roux ↑ 75'
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 |
| Daniel Arzani | 2 |
| Nestor Irankunda | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-04-19
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-04-13
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-04-07
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-03-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2019-03-01
Sydney FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2019-04-19
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-04-14
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-04-06
Sydney FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-03-30
Perth Glory FC
0–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-03-16
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-03-02
Melbourne Victory FC
0–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
57%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.