Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Western United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | 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)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 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 Victory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ 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 Victory FC
| Nikolaos Vergos | 7 G | 1 A |
| Clarismario | 6 G | |
| Mata | 5 G | 12 A |
| Keegan Jelacic | 5 G | 2 A |
| Charles Nduka | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Adelaide United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Isaias, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 7' Marco Rojas puts Melbourne Victory FC on the lead.
- 8' What composure from Marco Rojas! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leigh Broxham made 210 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Joshua Brillante has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
- 24' The crowd applauds Mohamed Toure as he leaves the pitch. Joe Caletti steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 27' Matthew Spiranovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
- 32' The 40-year-old Javi Lopez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Ben Folami, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 42' Ivan Kelava has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 210 appearances.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hiroshi Ibusuki on 45 minutes.
- 49' Francesco Margiotta was booked on 49.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' Marco Rojas makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Melbourne Victory FC are in front.
- 61' Juande picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Joshua Cavallo has done his job and it is now time for Yaya Dukuly to step up.
- 66' Javi Lopez is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Ben Folami. He replaces Chris Ikonomidis on 68 minute.
- 69' A change in the Melbourne Victory FC ranks — Chris Ikonomidis exits the field as Ben Folami enters on 69.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' Nicholas D'Agostino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Francesco Margiotta at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Time for substitution for Melbourne Victory FC. Marco Rojas is replaced by Nishan Velupillay.
- 82' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 84' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nestor Irankunda is hanging Joe Caletti on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' Adelaide United FC make a change. Lachlan Brook trudges off to be replaced by Asad Kasumovic on 85 minutes.
- 86' A tactical swap from Melbourne Victory FC — Raimon Marchan on, Jake Brimmer off on 86 minutes.
- Full Time. Melbourne Victory FC beats Adelaide United FC
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 28
- 10
-
77
Lachlan Brook ↓ Asad Kasumovic 85'
- 6
- 11
-
27
Joshua Cavallo ↓ Yaya Dukuly 64'
- 15
- 3
-
17
Mohamed Toure ↓ Joe Caletti 24'
- 50
Bench
-
18
Joe Caletti ↑ 24'
-
16
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 85'
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↑ 64'
- 66
- 40
-
47
Asad Kasumovic ↑ 85'
- 44
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Marco Rojas ↓ Nishan Velupillay 77'
- 6
- 17
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Raimon Marchan 86'
-
7
Chris Ikonomidis ↓ Ben Folami 69'
- 3
- 5
- 9
- 2
- 20
- 8
Bench
-
11
Ben Folami ↑ 69'
-
18
Nicholas D'Agostino ↑ 77'
- 16
- 13
-
24
Nishan Velupillay ↑ 77'
- 30
-
4
Raimon Marchan ↑ 86'
Coach
Anthony Popovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fornaroli | 6 |
| Marco Rojas | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Besart Berisha | 3 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
| Vince Lia | 2 |
| Ola Toivonen | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2022-04-02
Adelaide United FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2022-03-26
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2022-03-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-03-16
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2022-03-13
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2022-03-06
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2022-04-02
Adelaide United FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2022-03-27
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2022-03-23
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Western United FC
D
2022-03-19
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2022-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2022-03-04
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
63%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne Victory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.