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

A League · 2023-24
Sat 10 Feb 2024 · 06:30 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at AAMI Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Feb Macarthur FC H 0–1 L
03 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–1 D
26 Jan Sydney FC H 1–1 D
19 Jan Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–1 D
13 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–1 D
06 Jan Perth Glory FC A 3–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 1–0 W
04 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 4–3 W
28 Jan Perth Glory FC H 2–2 D
18 Jan Brisbane Roar FC A 3–1 W
12 Jan Western United FC H 3–3 D
08 Jan Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Melbourne Victory FC Macarthur FC
#4 Position #7
40 Points 34
26 Played 26
11 / 7 / 8 W / D / L 9 / 7 / 10
44 Scored 37
33 Conceded 44
+11 GD -7
1.54 PPG 1.31
42% Win % 35%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Melbourne Victory FC launch into their encounter with Macarthur FC.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Melbourne Victory FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tomislav Uskok is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 21' Jake Hollmann adds to his 0 season tally! Macarthur FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne Victory FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Tomislav Uskok is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. Macarthur FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Melbourne Victory FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jason Geria is hanging Adama Traore on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne Victory FC that had 210 games and scored 299 goals.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Raphael Borges Rodrigues will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' Melbourne Victory FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Ben Folami as he leaves the pitch. Nishan Velupillay steps in for Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 65' Raphael Borges Rodrigues makes way for Jed Drew at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Charles M'Mombwa. He replaces Bernardo Oliveira on 66 minute.
  • 71' Connor Chapman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Jake Brimmer as he leaves the pitch. Jordi Valadon steps in for Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 78' The whistle greets Lachlan Rose as he departs to be replaced by Ariath Piol.
  • 83' Damien da Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 37 cards already picked up this season.
  • 88' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' Filip Kurto is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Macarthur FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.62 Melbourne Victory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne Victory FC or Macarthur FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne Victory FC45% Draw27% Macarthur FC28%
Actual: Macarthur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Melbourne Victory FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Macarthur FC
55%
Melbourne Victory FC or Macarthur FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne Victory FC33% Draw46% Macarthur FC21%
Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC

Handicap Melbourne Victory FC covers Push Macarthur FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✗

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