Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

A League · 2023-24
Melbourne Victory FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Sat 30 Dec 2023 · 08:45 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 62' Alexandar Popovic
Y 68' Javi Lopez
Y 71' Isaias Sanchez
Bruno Fornaroli 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Elder
  • Referee Lara Lee
3 games this season 🟨 5.3/game ⚽ 13.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

9
6
10
Melbourne Victory FC 25 games · Avg 2.8 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-02-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-01-14 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2022-11-11 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC

Recent Form

Melbourne Victory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Adelaide United FC H 2–0 W
23 Dec Melbourne City FC A 0–0 D
16 Dec Sydney FC H 3–0 W
10 Dec Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 4–3 W
03 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–2 D
24 Nov Macarthur FC A 1–1 D
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Melbourne Victory FC A 0–2 L
22 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–1 W
15 Dec Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
10 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 0–2 L
04 Dec Macarthur FC A 3–4 L
26 Nov Western United FC A 3–1 W

Season Stats

Melbourne Victory FC Adelaide United FC
#9 Position #12
3 Points 1
4 Played 3
0 / 3 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 2
5 Scored 3
6 Conceded 8
-1 GD -5
0.75 PPG 0.33
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

Melbourne Victory FC are 9th (3 pts). Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Melbourne Victory FC
Keegan Jelacic 2 G
Jordi Valadon 2 G
Charles Nduka 1 G 2 A
Adelaide United FC
Brody Burkitt 2 G
Joey Garuccio 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at AAMI Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' melbourne victory fc currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' melbourne victory fc started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. melbourne victory fc in their trying to find a way past adelaide united fc's compact .
  • 30' adelaide united fc are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' It looks surprising melbourne victory fc does not make any changes. Ethan Alagich has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. melbourne victory fc seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Luke Duzel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Johnny Yull on 46 minute.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' Jake Brimmer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabian Monge on 56 minute.
  • 57' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nestor Irankunda is hanging Luka Jovanovic on the field on 57 minute.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Alexandar Popovic argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 67' melbourne victory fc is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 68' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 68.
  • 71' Isaias Sanchez was booked on 71.
  • 73' Goal! Zinedine Machach scores his 12 goal in 523 matches.
  • 74' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 74 minute. Javi Lopez leaves to be changed by Giuseppe Bovalina.
  • 76' The Melbourne Victory FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Arzani departs to be replaced by Ben Folami.
  • 81' Damien da Silva needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 37 Yellow cards this season.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Ethan Alagich. He replaces Isaias Sanchez on 82 minute.
  • 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Popović will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruno Fornaroli on 88.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Melbourne Victory FC. Nishan Velupillay is replaced by Eli Adams.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Bruno Fornaroli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • With this win, melbourne victory fc is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Popović

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Fornaroli 6
Marco Rojas 4
Craig Goodwin 4
Stefan Mauk 3
Besart Berisha 3
Hiroshi Ibusuki 3
Leroy George 2
Daniel Arzani 2

Head to Head

2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-02-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC 2023-01-14 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2022-11-11 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2023-12-30 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC W 2023-12-23 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D 2023-12-16 Melbourne Victory FC 3–0 Sydney FC W 2023-12-10 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–4 Melbourne Victory FC W 2023-12-03 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC D 2023-11-24 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC D

Adelaide United FC Form

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 2023-12-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC L 2023-12-10 Adelaide United FC 0–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2023-12-04 Macarthur FC 4–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.26 Melbourne Victory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne Victory FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne Victory FC64% Draw21% Adelaide United FC15%
Actual: Melbourne Victory FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Melbourne Victory FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
36%
Melbourne Victory FC or Adelaide United FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne Victory FC48% Draw40% Adelaide United FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
4.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC

Handicap Melbourne Victory FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 20% 56%
-1.5 44% — 56%
-1 44% 22% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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