Melbourne Victory FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne Victory FC vs Western United FC — A League at Marvel Stadium.
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee George Lakrindis
- Referee Alireza Faghani
- Referee David Walsh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Western United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Sydney FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 03 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
85%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne Victory FC
| Nikolaos Vergos | 7 G | 1 A |
| Clarismario | 6 G | |
| Mata | 5 G | 12 A |
| Keegan Jelacic | 5 G | 2 A |
| Charles Nduka | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Melbourne Victory FC and Western United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Ola Toivonen makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 7' Kristijan Dobras adds to his 0 season tally! Melbourne Victory FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 11' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Connor Pain on 11 minutes.
- 16' Against the run of play, Alessandro Diamanti has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 29' GOAL! James Donachie scores on 29.
- 34' Melbourne Victory FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Melbourne Victory FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' What a strike from Scott McDonald! The score is 3-2.
- 56' Melbourne Victory FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 66' Melbourne Victory FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 67' Melbourne Victory FC ring the changes. Kristijan Dobras has done his job and it is now time for Kenny Athiu to step up.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Josh Risdon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' Another change for Melbourne Victory FC made on 79 minute. Brandon Lauton leaves to be changed by Jakob Poulsen.
- 80' Scott McDonald makes way for Max Burgess at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 82' Dario Jertec has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 85' Melbourne Victory FC make a change. Adama Traore trudges off to be replaced by Corey Brown on 85 minutes.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Western United FC. Besart Berisha will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Dylan Pierias is ready to make an impact after coming on for Besart Berisha at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' The crowd applauds Alessandro Diamanti as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Calver steps in for Western United FC.
- With this win, Western United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 20
- 14
- 6
- 2
- 18
- 17
- 4
-
25
Brandon Lauton ↓ Jakob Poulsen 79'
-
22
Kristijan Dobras ↓ Kenny Athiu 67'
-
21
Adama Traore ↓ Corey Brown 85'
Bench
- 50
-
3
Corey Brown ↑ 85'
- 16
-
7
Kenny Athiu ↑ 67'
- 19
-
8
Jakob Poulsen ↑ 79'
- 24
Coach
Marco Kurz
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 8
- 11
- 19
- 4
- 1
-
18
Besart Berisha ↓ Dylan Pierias 89'
-
10
Scott McDonald ↓ Max Burgess 80'
- 22
- 12
- 6
Bench
-
2
Aaron Calver ↑ 90'
- 13
- 3
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 89'
- 20
-
14
Max Burgess ↑ 80'
- 26
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Noah Botic | 3 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
| Jacob Butterfield | 2 |
| Rudy Gestede | 2 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Victor Sanchez | 2 |
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2019-11-02
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Western United FC
L
2019-10-25
Brisbane Roar FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-10-18
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-10-12
Melbourne Victory FC
0–0
Melbourne City FC
D
2019-05-12
Sydney FC
6–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-05-03
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Melbourne Victory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Melbourne Victory FC or Western United FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Melbourne Victory FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Western United FC
68%
Melbourne Victory FC or Western United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC
| Handicap | Melbourne Victory FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.