Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Melbourne City FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Melbourne City FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Thu 25 Jan 2024 · 08:45 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Ryan Tunnicliffe
Terry Antonis 69' Y
Y 79' Isaias Sanchez
Y 84' Luka Jovanovic

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne City FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at AAMI Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Ben Abraham

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

6
7
8
Melbourne City FC 21 games · Avg 3.1 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-25 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-10-29 Adelaide United FC 6–0 Melbourne City FC 2023-03-03 Adelaide United FC 4–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-29 Melbourne City FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-15 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan Adelaide United FC H 1–0 W
21 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L
12 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
07 Jan Western United FC A 2–1 W
28 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 8–1 W
23 Dec Melbourne Victory FC H 0–0 D
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan Melbourne City FC A 0–1 L
13 Jan Sydney FC H 4–3 W
08 Jan Macarthur FC H 1–1 D
04 Jan Wellington Phoenix FC H 2–2 D
30 Dec Melbourne Victory FC A 0–2 L
22 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Melbourne City FC Adelaide United FC
#6 Position #2
38 Points 43
26 Played 26
10 / 8 / 8 W / D / L 12 / 7 / 7
33 Scored 46
33 Conceded 36
+0 GD +10
1.46 PPG 1.65
38% Win % 46%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Adelaide United FC get us underway at AAMI Park.
  • 5' What composure from Terry Antonis! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 10' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Ryan Kitto has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Melbourne City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Benjamin Mazzeo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Melbourne City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' Ryan Tunnicliffe is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
  • 40' Adelaide United FC have won 368 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Luke Duzel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Tunnicliffe at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Jamie Young has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 59' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Leo Natel exits the field as Andrew Nabbout enters on 59.
  • 64' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. Melbourne City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 66' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Zach Clough is withdrawn and Luka Jovanovic gets his opportunity.
  • 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Terry Antonis.
  • 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' Adelaide United FC make a change. Hiroshi Ibusuki trudges off to be replaced by Austin Ayoubi on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Alessandro Lopane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Benjamin Mazzeo on 77 minute.
  • 79' Isaias Sanchez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 79.
  • 84' Luka Jovanovic is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
  • 89' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Tolgay Arslan exits the field as Zane Schreiber enters on 89.
  • Melbourne City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 11
Ben Halloran 6
Craig Goodwin 3
Ross McCormack 3
Dario Vidosic 2
Marcin Budzinski 2
Louis D'Arrigo 2
Nestor Irankunda 2

Head to Head

2024-01-25 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-10-29 Adelaide United FC 6–0 Melbourne City FC 2023-03-03 Adelaide United FC 4–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-29 Melbourne City FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-15 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC

Melbourne City FC Form

2024-01-25 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC W 2024-01-21 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-01-12 Melbourne City FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2023-12-28 Melbourne City FC 8–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-23 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D

Adelaide United FC Form

2024-01-25 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC L 2024-01-13 Adelaide United FC 4–3 Sydney FC W 2024-01-08 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC D 2024-01-04 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC L 2023-12-22 Adelaide United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne City FC or Adelaide United FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC41% Draw26% Adelaide United FC33%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
59%
Melbourne City FC or Adelaide United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne City FC29% Draw45% Adelaide United FC26%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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