Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at HBF Park.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Auckland FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Jan | Western United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Jan | Western United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 04 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Auckland FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Melbourne Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 31 | Points | 40 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 8 |
| 32 | Scored | 44 |
| 39 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +11 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.54 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at HBF Park!
- 5' William Freney has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Perth Glory 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.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Zdrilic will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' It looks surprising Perth Glory FC does not make any changes. Patrick Wood has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Perth Glory FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Adam Taggart is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne Victory FC so far.
- 45' A moment of madness from Ryan Teague on 45 minutes earns him a card. Melbourne Victory FC will be frustrated.
- 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daniel Arzani suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' A quiet spell here at HBF Park. Melbourne Victory FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Nishan Velupillay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 61' Nishan Velupillay adds to his 1 season tally! Melbourne Victory FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 66' What composure from Clarismario! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 68' Perth Glory FC ring the changes. Jaylan Pearman has done his job and it is now time for Lachlan Wales to step up.
- 73' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a card for William Freney.
- 79' Melbourne Victory FC ring the changes. Zinedine Machach has done his job and it is now time for Reno Piscopo to step up.
- 83' Another change for Perth Glory FC made on 83 minute. William Freney leaves to be changed by Nikola Mileusnic.
- 87' The Melbourne Victory FC bench stirs into life. Jordi Valadon is withdrawn and Fabian Monge gets his opportunity.
- Another three points for Melbourne Victory FC.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 4
- 29
- 1
- 20
-
23
Patrick Wood ↓ Taras Gomulka 79'
- 19
- 7
-
25
Jaylan Pearman ↓ Lachlan Wales 68'
-
15
Zach Lisolajski ↓ Joel Anasmo 68'
- 27
Bench
-
10
Nikola Mileusnic ↑ 83'
-
18
Lachlan Wales ↑ 68'
-
12
Taras Gomulka ↑ 79'
- 13
- 28
-
31
Joel Anasmo ↑ 68'
- 16
Coach
David Zdrilic
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↓ Reno Piscopo 79'
- 5
- 21
- 1
- 6
- 22
- 17
-
14
Jordi Valadon ↓ Fabian Monge 87'
- 28
- 9
-
11
Clarismario ↓ Adama Traore 87'
Bench
-
7
Daniel Arzani ↑ 68'
-
10
Bruno Fornaroli ↑ 68'
-
27
Reno Piscopo ↑ 79'
-
3
Adama Traore ↑ 87'
- 25
- 16
-
18
Fabian Monge ↑ 87'
Coach
Arthur Diles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Taggart | 3 |
| Ola Toivonen | 2 |
| Andrew Nabbout | 2 |
| Zinedine Machach | 2 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 2 |
| Marco Rojas | 2 |
| Chris Ikonomidis | 2 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 2 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2025-02-01
Perth Glory FC
0–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2025-01-25
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2025-01-14
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2025-01-11
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Auckland FC
W
2025-01-08
Sydney FC
3–0
Perth Glory FC
L
2025-01-03
Perth Glory FC
2–3
Western United FC
L
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2025-02-01
Perth Glory FC
0–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2025-01-24
Melbourne Victory FC
2–0
Sydney FC
W
2025-01-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2025-01-10
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
L
2025-01-04
Melbourne Victory FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-01-01
Auckland FC
0–0
Melbourne Victory FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
76%
Perth Glory FC or Melbourne Victory FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 23% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.