Sunday , 16 August 2026

Adelaide United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Adelaide United FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Melbourne Victory FC
Sat 18 Jan 2025 · 08:35 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ben Folami 48' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alireza Faghani
  • Referee
20 games this season 🟨 1.4/game ⚽ 6.1 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

10
5
9
Adelaide United FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Melbourne Victory FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-03-09 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-02-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Melbourne Victory FC H 3–2 W
11 Jan Wellington Phoenix FC A 2–1 W
06 Jan Macarthur FC A 2–1 W
27 Dec Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–3 L
20 Dec Sydney FC H 3–3 D
13 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 4–0 W
Melbourne Victory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Adelaide United FC A 2–3 L
10 Jan Western United FC H 3–4 L
04 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–2 D
01 Jan Auckland FC A 0–0 D
28 Dec Sydney FC A 0–3 L
21 Dec Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D

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
11% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
23% Clean Sheets
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Adelaide United FC to score. At the same time, Melbourne Victory FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Daniel Arzani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' The deadlock is broken! Ryan Teague gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
  • 23' 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 Ben Folami suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Kitto, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 31' Brilliant from the ! Stefan Mauk makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 31.
  • 36' The 22-year-old Joshua Rawlins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Coopers Stadium. Melbourne Victory FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Roderick Miranda doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 48' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 48.
  • 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 55' The crowd applauds Bruno Fornaroli as he leaves the pitch. Nikolaos Vergos steps in for Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 58' Luka Jovanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Archie Goodwin at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' A stunning finish from Clarismario — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' What a strike from Ethan Alagich! The score is 2-3.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Jing Reec. He replaces Clarismario on 74 minute.
  • 79' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 79 minute. Zach Clough leaves to be changed by Johnny Yull.
  • 84' Melbourne Victory FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Ryan White. He replaces Stefan Mauk on 87 minute.
  • 88' The Melbourne Victory FC manager makes a substitution. Joshua Rawlins departs to be replaced by Joshua Inserra.
  • Adelaide United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Diles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-03-09 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-02-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC W 2025-01-11 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC W 2025-01-06 Macarthur FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC W 2024-12-27 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-12-20 Adelaide United FC 3–3 Sydney FC D 2024-12-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Adelaide United FC W

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2025-01-10 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western United FC L 2025-01-04 Melbourne Victory FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2025-01-01 Auckland FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D 2024-12-28 Sydney FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-12-21 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC48% Draw23% Melbourne Victory FC29%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
52%
Adelaide United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC33% Draw40% Melbourne Victory FC27%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 2
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Melbourne Victory FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 19% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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