Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–2 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Macarthur FC and Melbourne City FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Macarthur FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 15' It looks surprising Macarthur FC does not make any changes. Jason Romero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jerry Skotadis, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Macarthur FC and Melbourne City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 26' Jason Romero makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Macarthur FC are in front.
- 31' Jamie MacLaren has been relatively quiet despite scoring 110 goals in his last 302 appearances.
- 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 41' Macarthur FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne City FC's shape.
- 46' A quiet spell here at . Macarthur FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' A moment of madness from Al Hassan Toure on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Macarthur FC will be frustrated.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jonathan Aspropotamitis.
- 61' Another change for Macarthur FC made on 61 minute. Jerry Skotadis leaves to be changed by Charles M'Mombwa.
- 66' Goal! Jonathan Aspropotamitis scores his 4 goal in 208 matches.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Jed Drew is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny DeSilva at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' Nuno Reis was booked on 80.
- 83' Scott Galloway is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Talbot at the 83 minute mark.
- 85' A change in the Macarthur FC ranks — Jason Romero exits the field as Jake McGing enters on 85.
- 90' Macarthur FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Danny DeSilva ↓ Jed Drew 77'
- 5
- 13
- 12
- 27
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↓ Lachlan Rose 61'
- 6
-
8
Jake Hollmann ↓ Ali Auglah 77'
- 44
- 11
-
20
Jason Romero ↓ Jake McGing 85'
Bench
-
2
Jake McGing ↑ 85'
- 1
-
24
Charles M'Mombwa ↑ 61'
-
36
Ali Auglah ↑ 77'
- 15
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 61'
-
37
Jed Drew ↑ 77'
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 9
- 15
- 4
- 3
- 22
- 23
- 1
-
25
Callum Talbot ↓ Scott Galloway 83'
- 38
Bench
- 33
-
2
Scott Galloway ↑ 83'
- 36
- 18
Coach
Rado Vidosic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 9 |
| Richard van der Venne | 3 |
| Bernardo Oliveira | 2 |
| Ulises Davila | 2 |
| Max Caputo | 2 |
| Apostolos Giannou | 1 |
| Matthew Millar | 1 |
| Curtis Good | 1 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
2023-03-19
Macarthur FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2023-03-11
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–1
Macarthur FC
L
2023-03-05
Macarthur FC
3–2
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-02-25
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–0
Macarthur FC
L
2023-02-18
Macarthur FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2023-02-12
Macarthur FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Melbourne City FC Form
2023-03-19
Macarthur FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2023-03-12
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-03-03
Adelaide United FC
4–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-02-25
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Sydney FC
W
2023-02-18
Melbourne Victory FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-02-11
Perth Glory FC
2–4
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.51
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Melbourne City FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
67%
Macarthur FC or Melbourne City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Macarthur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.