Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Macarthur FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #6 |
| 34 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 37 | Scored | 33 |
| 44 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +0 |
| 1.31 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 35% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Macarthur FC is hosting Melbourne City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Macarthur FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 7' Ulises Davila has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' Al Hassan Toure is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Melbourne City FC tonight.
- 17' Lachlan Rose has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' Jordan Bos is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' Macarthur FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' Melbourne City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 41' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Curtis Good on 45 minutes.
- 46' Melbourne City FC make a change. Kerrin Stokes trudges off to be replaced by Jordon Hall on 46 minutes.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Macarthur FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Jake McGing is withdrawn and James Meredith gets his opportunity.
- 64' Magnificent from Jamie MacLaren! That is 110 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Macarthur FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 70' Michael Ruhs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Apostolos Giannou on 70 minute.
- 75' Macarthur FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Macarthur FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 82' Another change for Macarthur FC made on 82 minute. Charles M'Mombwa leaves to be changed by Jake Hollmann.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ulises Davila.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ulises Davila.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aiden O'Neill.
- 90' Poor challenge from Taras Gomulka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- With this win, Melbourne City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
2
Jake McGing ↓ James Meredith 60'
- 1
- 99
- 8
- 24
- 10
- 20
- 6
- 15
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↓ Al Hassan Toure 70'
Bench
-
4
James Meredith ↑ 60'
- 14
- 22
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 70'
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↑ 70'
-
21
Jake Hollmann ↑ 82'
- 40
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 15
- 10
- 22
- 1
-
36
Kerrin Stokes ↓ Jordon Hall 46'
- 35
- 16
- 38
Bench
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↑ 46'
- 20
- 33
- 14
-
34
Jordon Hall ↑ 46'
- 37
- 48
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 9 |
| Richard van der Venne | 3 |
| Bernardo Oliveira | 2 |
| Ulises Davila | 2 |
| Max Caputo | 2 |
| Connor Metcalfe | 1 |
| Jonathan Aspropotamitis | 1 |
| Michael Ruhs | 1 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
2022-03-26
Macarthur FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2022-03-19
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–2
Macarthur FC
L
2022-03-12
Macarthur FC
3–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2022-03-09
Melbourne City FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
L
2022-03-04
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
L
2022-02-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Macarthur FC
D
Melbourne City FC Form
2022-03-26
Macarthur FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2022-03-23
Brisbane Roar FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2022-03-19
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2022-03-12
Western United FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2022-03-09
Melbourne City FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
2022-03-02
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Melbourne City FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
72%
Macarthur FC or Melbourne City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.