Macarthur FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Macarthur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 May | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 5–4 | W |
Season Stats
| Macarthur FC | Melbourne Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #4 |
| 34 | Points | 40 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 8 |
| 37 | Scored | 44 |
| 44 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +11 |
| 1.31 | PPG | 1.54 |
| 35% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Campbelltown Stadium!
- 4' Matt Derbyshire doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 9' Michael Ruhs is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne Victory FC so far.
- 14' The travelling Melbourne Victory FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' It is a substitution in Melbourne Victory FC team. Robbie Kruse is replaced by Lleyton Brooks on 24 minute.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' Melbourne Victory FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The Australia James Meredith breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 2-0!
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Rose is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Macarthur FC.
- 46' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Lachlan Rose comes on to replace Benat Etxebarria.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Macarthur FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne Victory FC's compact .
- 56' Macarthur FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne Victory FC's shape.
- 61' Robbie Kruse has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 62' Another substitution for Macarthur FC to replace Liam Rose by Antonis Martis on 62 minute.
- 65' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charles M'Mombwa made 208 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' Elvis Kamsoba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 210 appearances.
- 78' Goal! Elvis Kamsoba scores his 8 goal in 210 matches.
- 79' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Susaeta has done his job and it is now time for Michael Ruhs to step up.
- 82' Lleyton Brooks makes way for Birkan Kirdar at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne Victory FC.
- 87' Antony Golec has so much to prove this time. He replaces Charles M'Mombwa on 87 minute.
- 89' Matt Derbyshire does the damage! The net is bulging and Macarthur FC surge ahead!
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Loic Puyo 87'
- 8
-
33
Susaeta ↓ Michael Ruhs 79'
- 2
- 5
-
24
Charles M'Mombwa ↓ Antony Golec 87'
-
22
Liam Rose ↓ Antonis Martis 62'
- 15
- 27
-
4
Benat Etxebarria ↓ Lachlan Rose 46'
Bench
-
10
Loic Puyo ↑ 87'
-
3
Antony Golec ↑ 87'
- 16
- 7
- 14
-
29
Antonis Martis ↑ 62'
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↑ 79'
- 21
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 46'
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 11
- 9
- 19
-
10
Robbie Kruse ↓ Lleyton Brooks 24'
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 22
- 17
- 14
Bench
- 13
- 20
- 15
-
26
Lleyton Brooks ↑ 24'
- 29
- 36
Coach
Steve Kean
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicholas D'Agostino | 2 |
| Ben Folami | 2 |
| Elvis Kamsoba | 2 |
| James Meredith | 2 |
| Matt Derbyshire | 2 |
| Tomislav Uskok | 1 |
| Apostolos Giannou | 1 |
| Matthew Millar | 1 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2021-05-14
Macarthur FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-09
Perth Glory FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
2021-05-02
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2021-04-27
Sydney FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-04-23
Melbourne Victory FC
5–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Macarthur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
47%
Macarthur FC or Melbourne Victory FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Macarthur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.