Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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 Matthew Cream
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee Alireza Faghani
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Nov | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Western United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Adelaide United FC and Melbourne Victory FC has kicked off!
- 4' Melbourne Victory FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 4.
- 9' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
- 19' Melbourne Victory FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 23' Brilliant from the midfielder! Riley McGree makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 23.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marco Kurz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' Melbourne Victory FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Fresh legs for Melbourne Victory FC! Elvis Kamsoba comes on to replace Brandon Lauton.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gertjan Verbeek might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' Robbie Kruse has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adama Traore on 54 minute.
- 59' James Donachie, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' Magnificent from Ola Toivonen! That is 34 goals in 210 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' A stunning finish from Migjen Basha — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' Tim Hoogland has so much to prove this time. He replaces Storm Roux on 64 minute.
- 68' Riley McGree doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 73' 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.
- 77' Al Hassan Toure has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Blackwood on 77 minute.
- 82' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Nikola Mileusnic departs to be replaced by Ryan Kitto.
- 85' Ryan Strain was booked on 85.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 3-1 Melbourne Victory FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 20
- 2
- 4
- 27
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 82'
- 14
- 8
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 23
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 82'
- 6
- 16
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 77'
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 3
- 20
- 14
- 6
-
2
Storm Roux ↓ Tim Hoogland 64'
- 9
- 18
- 4
-
25
Brandon Lauton ↓ Elvis Kamsoba 46'
-
21
Adama Traore ↓ Robbie Kruse 54'
Bench
-
10
Robbie Kruse ↑ 54'
-
5
Tim Hoogland ↑ 64'
- 50
- 7
- 8
- 24
-
17
Elvis Kamsoba ↑ 46'
Coach
Marco Kurz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fornaroli | 6 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Marco Rojas | 4 |
| Besart Berisha | 3 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Leroy George | 2 |
| Daniel Arzani | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-11-23
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-11-10
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-10-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-10-20
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-10-11
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Sydney FC
L
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2019-11-23
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-11-17
Sydney FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-11-10
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2019-11-02
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Western United FC
L
2019-10-25
Brisbane Roar FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-10-18
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
48%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.