Saturday , 14 November 2026

Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2022-23
Melbourne City FC
6 – 1
Full Time
Macarthur FC
Sat 4 Feb 2023 · 06:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' Daniel Arzani
Thomas Lam 45' Y
Y 57' Charles M'Mombwa

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur FC — A League .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

5
4
3
Melbourne City FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Macarthur FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-04 Melbourne City FC 6–1 Macarthur FC 2022-03-26 Macarthur FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC 2022-03-09 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Macarthur FC 2021-04-24 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC 2021-03-12 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Feb Macarthur FC H 6–1 W
29 Jan Adelaide United FC H 3–3 D
21 Jan Brisbane Roar FC A 0–0 D
15 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
07 Jan Western United FC H 4–0 W
02 Jan Wellington Phoenix FC A 3–1 W
Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Feb Melbourne City FC A 1–6 L
28 Jan Western United FC H 2–2 D
20 Jan Adelaide United FC A 0–1 L
13 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–2 L
08 Jan Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–0 W
01 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–4 L

Season Stats

Melbourne City FC Macarthur FC
#4 Position #7
7 Points 5
4 Played 4
2 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 1
6 Scored 4
6 Conceded 4
+0 GD +0
1.75 PPG 1.25
50% Win % 25%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season

Melbourne City FC are 4th (7 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Macarthur FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
Andrew Nabbout 2 G
Emiliano Marcondes 1 G 2 A
Matheus Rossetto 1 G
Awer Mabil 1 G
Quinn MacNicol 1 G
Macarthur FC
Ryan Fraser 1 G 2 A
Musa Toure 1 G 1 A
Jonathan Aspropotamitis 1 G
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Melbourne City FC face off against Macarthur FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 3' Melbourne City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jamie MacLaren on 3.
  • 8' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 12' Poor challenge from Daniel Arzani. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 22' Curtis Good has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 27' Melbourne City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Macarthur FC backline.
  • 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 33' Richard van der Venne makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' The Australia Jordan Bos breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 3-0!
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Thomas Lam. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' The whistle greets Bachana Arabuli as he departs to be replaced by Moudi Najjar.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' The supporters are chanting for Jed Drew. He replaces Ulises Davila on 56 minute.
  • 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Charles M'Mombwa.
  • 59' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Aiden O'Neill has done his job and it is now time for Florin Berenguer to step up.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Jonathan Aspropotamitis as he leaves the pitch. Alex Susnjar steps in for Macarthur FC.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne City FC in their trying to find a way past Macarthur FC's compact .
  • 68' What composure from Andrew Nabbout! The Australia international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 72' What a strike from Moudi Najjar! The score is 4-1.
  • 73' Melbourne City FC make a change. Jordan Bos trudges off to be replaced by Scott Jamieson on 73 minutes.
  • 77' Richard van der Venne with the second goal in the match!
  • 81' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Richard van der Venne is replaced by Raphael Borges Rodrigues on 81 minute.
  • 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Melbourne City FC and Macarthur FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 88' GOAL! Jamie MacLaren fires home to make it 6-1!
  • Game over. The scoreline of 6-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rado Vidosic

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 9
Richard van der Venne 3
Bernardo Oliveira 2
Ulises Davila 2
Max Caputo 2
Craig Noone 1
Jordan Bos 1
Moudi Najjar 1

Head to Head

2023-02-04 Melbourne City FC 6–1 Macarthur FC 2022-03-26 Macarthur FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC 2022-03-09 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Macarthur FC 2021-04-24 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC 2021-03-12 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Macarthur FC

Melbourne City FC Form

2023-02-04 Melbourne City FC 6–1 Macarthur FC W 2023-01-29 Melbourne City FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC D 2023-01-21 Brisbane Roar FC 0–0 Melbourne City FC D 2023-01-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-01-07 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Western United FC W 2023-01-02 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC W

Macarthur FC Form

2023-02-04 Melbourne City FC 6–1 Macarthur FC L 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2023-01-20 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Macarthur FC L 2023-01-13 Macarthur FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-01-08 Macarthur FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–0 Macarthur FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.51 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne City FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC69% Draw18% Macarthur FC13%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Macarthur FC
31%
Melbourne City FC or Macarthur FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC52% Draw37% Macarthur FC11%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–1 not predicted
6 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.6%
4 – 0
5.1%
4 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Macarthur FC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 20% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 21% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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