Melbourne City FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Auckland FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Ben Abraham
24 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Macarthur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Melbourne City FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 38 | Points | 42 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 10 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 6 |
| 33 | Scored | 42 |
| 33 | Conceded | 29 |
| +0 | GD | +13 |
| 1.46 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 38% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
| Max Caputo | 8 G | 1 A |
| Marcus Younis | 7 G | 3 A |
| Medin Memeti | 5 G | 1 A |
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Auckland FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from William Gillion, as he is very good at scoring at AAMI Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 13' It’s gonna be a card for Finn McKenlay.
- 18' The deadlock is broken! Medin Memeti gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Auckland FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Nathaniel Atkinson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Auckland FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Neyder Moreno. He replaces Finn McKenlay on 46 minute.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 53' A stunning finish from Guillermo May Bartesaghi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Callan Elliot argues furiously but the card stands.
- 64' Auckland FC have won 58 goals from 55 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Harry Politidis exits the field as Benjamin Mazzeo enters on 67.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Melbourne City FC and Auckland FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 79' Nando Pijnaker is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' Another substitution for Melbourne City FC to replace Medin Memeti by Arion Sulemani on 84 minute.
- 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Zane Schreiber on 90 minutes.
- 90' Tommy Smith is replacing Callan Elliot for the Auckland FC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 6
-
10
Yonatan Cohen ↓ Callum Talbot 84'
- 13
- 27
- 30
-
8
James Jeggo ↓ Zane Schreiber 67'
- 33
- 38
- 26
-
35
Medin Memeti ↓ Arion Sulemani 84'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Callum Talbot ↑ 84'
-
19
Zane Schreiber ↑ 67'
-
20
Arion Sulemani ↑ 84'
-
46
Benjamin Mazzeo ↑ 67'
- 22
- 47
Coach
Aurelio Vidmar
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 22
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↓ Luis Toomey 84'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↓ Tommy Smith 90'
- 4
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 28
-
14
William Gillion ↓ Max Mata 84'
-
18
Finn McKenlay ↓ Neyder Moreno 46'
Bench
- 1
-
3
Scott Galloway ↑ 84'
-
5
Tommy Smith ↑ 90'
-
9
Max Mata ↑ 84'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 46'
-
8
Luis Toomey ↑ 84'
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
Melbourne City FC Form
2024-12-15
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Auckland FC
D
2024-12-06
Brisbane Roar FC
1–4
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-11-30
Melbourne City FC
0–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-11-10
Perth Glory FC
0–5
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-11-04
Western United FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-10-26
Melbourne City FC
1–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Melbourne City FC or Auckland FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Auckland FC
68%
Melbourne City FC or Auckland FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.