Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at HBF Park.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Macarthur FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Nov | Sydney FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–6 | L |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 31 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 33 |
| 39 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +0 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 31% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Perth Glory FC this season
Perth Glory FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
| Tom Lawrence | 5 G | 2 A |
| Adam Taggart | 5 G | 1 A |
| Nicholas Pennington | 5 G |
Melbourne City FC
| Max Caputo | 8 G | 1 A |
| Marcus Younis | 7 G | 3 A |
| Medin Memeti | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Perth Glory FC welcome Melbourne City FC for this crunch clash at HBF Park.
- 5' The 26-year-old Giordano Colli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Perth Glory FC and Melbourne City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' 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.
- 16' The referee shows Melbourne City FC player a card on 16.
- 21' Perth Glory FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' Darryl Lachman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Jamie Young is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 37' Johnny Koutroumbis is having his name booked by the referee on 37.
- 38' What a moment for Tolgay Arslan! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Perth Glory FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 46' Adam Taggart does the damage! The net is bulging and Perth Glory FC surge ahead!
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Terry Antonis, as he is very good at scoring at HBF Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Luke Ivanovic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' A tactical swap from Perth Glory FC — Daniel Bennie on, Luke Ivanovic off on 58 minutes.
- 62' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Alessandro Lopane is withdrawn and Steven Ugarkovic gets his opportunity.
- 66' GOAL! Mathew Leckie scores on 66. Assisted by Aziz Behich
- 71' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 71 minute. Marin Jakolis leaves to be changed by Leo Natel.
- 76' Perth Glory FC ring the changes. Salim Khelifi has done his job and it is now time for Bruce Kamau to step up.
- 81' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Tolgay Arslan is replaced by Terry Antonis.
- 86' It looks surprising Melbourne City FC does not make any changes. Steven Ugarkovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- With this win, Melbourne City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 22
- 2
-
9
Oliver Bozanic ↓ Mustafa Amini 76'
-
10
Salim Khelifi ↓ Bruce Kamau 76'
-
12
Luke Ivanovic ↓ Daniel Bennie 58'
-
28
Trent Ostler ↓ Jarrod Carluccio 71'
- 7
- 13
- 20
Bench
-
77
Bruce Kamau ↑ 76'
- 1
-
8
Mustafa Amini ↑ 76'
-
17
Jarrod Carluccio ↑ 71'
- 37
-
18
David Williams ↑ 71'
-
31
Daniel Bennie ↑ 58'
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 8
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↓ Scott Galloway 81'
- 1
- 9
- 22
-
44
Marin Jakolis ↓ Leo Natel 71'
- 25
-
10
Tolgay Arslan ↓ Terry Antonis 81'
- 21
- 26
Bench
-
17
Terry Antonis ↑ 81'
-
6
Steven Ugarkovic ↑ 62'
-
2
Scott Galloway ↑ 81'
-
11
Leo Natel ↑ 71'
- 18
- 33
- 37
Coach
Mike van Houten
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 7 |
| Tolgay Arslan | 5 |
| Mathew Leckie | 4 |
| Steven Ugarkovic | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Florin Berenguer | 3 |
| Callum Timmins | 3 |
| Joel Chianese | 2 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2023-12-08
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-12-02
Sydney FC
3–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2023-11-26
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
L
2023-11-11
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Perth Glory FC
L
2023-11-04
Perth Glory FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-10-28
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
L
Melbourne City FC Form
2023-12-08
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-12-03
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-11-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2023-11-12
Melbourne City FC
3–3
Macarthur FC
D
2023-11-03
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Sydney FC
W
2023-10-29
Adelaide United FC
6–0
Melbourne City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.36
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Perth Glory FC or Melbourne City FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
68%
Perth Glory FC or Melbourne City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.