Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Melbourne Victory FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 PLAYOFFS

A League · 2023-24
Melbourne Victory FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Sun 5 May 2024 · 07:00 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 5' Samuel Souprayen
Daniel Arzani 11' Y
Zinedine Machach 37' R
Y 38' James Jeggo
Y 41' Jamie MacLaren
Bruno Fornaroli 50' Y
Y 90' Terry Antonis
Y 102' Curtis Good
Damien da Silva 115' Y
YR 118' Curtis Good

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alex King
  • Referee Kate Jacewicz

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

8
9
7
Melbourne Victory FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-05 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2024-02-17 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-12-23 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-04-05 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC

Recent Form

Melbourne Victory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May Melbourne City FC H 3–2 W
27 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 3–4 L
20 Apr Brisbane Roar FC H 0–0 D
12 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC A 0–1 L
06 Apr Melbourne City FC H 2–1 W
31 Mar Perth Glory FC H 2–1 W
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May Melbourne Victory FC A 2–3 L
28 Apr Western United FC H 1–0 W
20 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
14 Apr Perth Glory FC H 8–0 W
06 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 1–2 L
02 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Melbourne Victory FC Melbourne City FC
#4 Position #6
40 Points 38
26 Played 26
11 / 7 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 8
44 Scored 33
33 Conceded 33
+11 GD +0
1.54 PPG 1.46
42% Win % 38%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Melbourne City FC gets underway.
  • 5' The referee has no hesitation. Samuel Souprayen is booked for Melbourne City FC — card on 5.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 11' Daniel Arzani is having his name booked by the referee on 11.
  • 16' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne Victory FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
  • 21' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 26' Melbourne City FC have won 386 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 29' Samuel Souprayen doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 34' 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.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Zinedine Machach on 37 minutes.
  • 38' James Jeggo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie MacLaren on 41.
  • 46' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
  • 50' It’s a booking for Melbourne Victory FC player. Bruno Fornaroli gets a card.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' 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.
  • 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Popović might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Melbourne Victory FC team. Jake Brimmer is replaced by Jordi Valadon on 68 minute.
  • 73' Paul Izzo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Jamie MacLaren is withdrawn and Max Caputo gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Bruno Fornaroli makes way for Chris Ikonomidis at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Popović will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Adama Traore as he leaves the pitch. Kasey Bos steps in for Melbourne Victory FC.
  • 88' What a moment for Nishan Velupillay! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' Terry Antonis catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • The points are shared — Melbourne Victory FC 3-2 Melbourne City FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Popović

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 10
Ola Toivonen 4
Marco Rojas 3
Jake Brimmer 3
Nishan Velupillay 3
Aiden O'Neill 3
Bruno Fornaroli 3
Mathew Leckie 3

Head to Head

2024-05-05 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2024-02-17 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-12-23 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-04-05 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2024-05-05 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC W 2024-04-27 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-04-20 Melbourne Victory FC 0–0 Brisbane Roar FC D 2024-04-12 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC W 2024-03-31 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Perth Glory FC W

Melbourne City FC Form

2024-05-05 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC L 2024-04-28 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Western United FC W 2024-04-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC W 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-04-02 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78 Melbourne Victory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne Victory FC50% Draw25% Melbourne City FC25%
Actual: Melbourne Victory FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Melbourne Victory FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
50%
Melbourne Victory FC or Melbourne City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne Victory FC35% Draw43% Melbourne City FC22%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC

Handicap Melbourne Victory FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 21% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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