Auckland FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Western United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Auckland FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Western United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 42 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 42 | Scored | 33 |
| 29 | Conceded | 33 |
| +13 | GD | +0 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 42% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Mt Smart Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Auckland FC and Melbourne City FC.
- 5' Auckland FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne City FC's shape.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne City FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 12' Controversy at the stadium! Max Mata argues furiously but the card stands.
- 17' Melbourne City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne City FC that had 208 games and scored 386 goals.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Guillermo May Bartesaghi gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 37' Callum Talbot is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 41' Nando Pijnaker is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' A quiet spell here at Mt Smart Stadium. Auckland FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' What a moment for Max Mata! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Jesse Randall is booked for Auckland FC — card on 51.
- 56' German Ferreyra has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Fresh legs for Auckland FC! William Gillion comes on to replace Jesse Randall.
- 62' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Zane Schreiber is replaced by Lawrence Wong.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Auckland FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' Nathaniel Atkinson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 74' Luis Gallegos makes way for Cameron Howieson at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Auckland FC.
- 76' Mathew Leckie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Talbot on 76 minute.
- 78' A moment of madness from Cameron Howieson on 78 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
- 82' Melbourne City FC make a change. Nathaniel Atkinson trudges off to be replaced by German Ferreyra on 82 minutes.
- 83' Marlee Francois has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guillermo May Bartesaghi on 83 minute.
- 88' Auckland FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 3-0 the final result. Melbourne City FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Louis Verstraete ↓ Luis Toomey 74'
- 5
- 27
- 17
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Neyder Moreno 58'
- 4
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 28
-
21
Jesse Randall ↓ William Gillion 58'
Bench
- 1
-
11
Marlee Francois ↑ 83'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 58'
-
14
William Gillion ↑ 58'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 74'
-
8
Luis Toomey ↑ 74'
- 34
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 6
- 13
- 27
-
2
Callum Talbot ↓ Mathew Leckie 76'
- 33
- 38
- 26
-
19
Zane Schreiber ↓ Lawrence Wong 62'
- 35
- 46
Bench
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↑ 76'
- 1
- 20
-
22
German Ferreyra ↑ 82'
-
41
Lawrence Wong ↑ 62'
- 47
-
50
Michael Ghossaini ↑ 62'
Coach
Aurelio Vidmar
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nando Pijnaker | 2 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Medin Memeti | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Max Mata | 1 |
Head to Head
Auckland FC Form
Melbourne City FC Form
2025-01-18
Auckland FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2025-01-11
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2025-01-07
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
W
2025-01-03
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2024-12-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2024-12-21
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Auckland FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
44%
Auckland FC or Melbourne City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.