Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–6 | L |
| 22 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | Sydney FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 05 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Western United FC | A | 6–1 | W |
| 23 May | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 May | Macarthur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 May | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' Temperatures are rising at AAMI Park as Western United FC face off against Melbourne Victory FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Melbourne Victory FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 8' Connor Pain has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
- 9' The referee calls foul for Connor Pain. He receives a Yellow card.
- 12' GOAL! Jake Brimmer scores on 12.
- 17' Australia international Nishan Velupillay has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' The Benin Rudy Gestede breaks the deadlock on 22 minutes. 0-2!
- 27' It’s high time Steve Kean made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' Goal! Elvis Kamsoba scores his 8 goal in 210 matches.
- 36' The Australia Ben Folami breaks the deadlock on 36 minutes. 0-4!
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Sebastian Pasquali exits the field as Jerry Skotadis enters on 46.
- 48' Alessandro Diamanti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 50' What a strike from Elvis Kamsoba! The score is 1-5.
- 55' Iker Guarrotxena is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' Matt Acton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 210 appearances.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
- 66' Western United FC make a change. Luke Duzel trudges off to be replaced by Steven Lustica on 66 minutes.
- 67' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adisu Bayew is hanging Iker Guarrotxena on the field on 67 minute.
- 69' It is a substitution in Melbourne Victory FC team. Elvis Kamsoba is replaced by Lleyton Brooks on 69 minute.
- 70' The whistle greets Ben Folami as he departs to be replaced by Nishan Velupillay.
- 72' Jay Barnett has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Brimmer on 72 minute.
- 77' 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.
- 82' What a moment for Jacob Butterfield! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Lleyton Brooks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' Tomislav Uskok has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' Fresh legs for Melbourne Victory FC! Gianluca Iannucci comes on to replace Callum McManaman.
- Melbourne Victory FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 11
- 3
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 21
-
25
Luke Duzel ↓ Steven Lustica 66'
- 30
- 22
-
34
Iker Guarrotxena ↓ Adisu Bayew 67'
Bench
- 2
- 4
- 1
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↑ 46'
-
10
Steven Lustica ↑ 66'
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 66'
-
31
Adisu Bayew ↑ 67'
Coach
Mark Rudan
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
11
Ben Folami ↓ Nishan Velupillay 70'
- 9
- 7
- 19
- 1
- 6
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Jay Barnett 72'
-
17
Elvis Kamsoba ↓ Lleyton Brooks 69'
- 3
Bench
- 20
-
14
Jay Barnett ↑ 72'
- 16
-
26
Lleyton Brooks ↑ 69'
- 35
-
29
Nishan Velupillay ↑ 70'
-
34
Gianluca Iannucci ↑ 90'
Coach
Steve Kean
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Noah Botic | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Victor Sanchez | 2 |
| Ben Folami | 2 |
| Daniel Penha | 2 |
| Elvis Kamsoba | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-05-28
Western United FC
1–6
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-15
Western United FC
0–1
Sydney FC
L
2021-05-12
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-05
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2021-05-28
Western United FC
1–6
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2021-05-23
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-05-19
Sydney FC
2–0
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-14
Macarthur FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-09
Perth Glory FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
67%
Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne Victory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–6 not predicted1 – 6Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 20% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.