Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Shane Skinner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
85%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Western United FC launch into their encounter with Melbourne Victory FC.
- 5' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne Victory FC's shape.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' Western United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
- 32' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Melbourne Victory FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' What a strike from Daniel Penha! The score is 1-0.
- 48' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Salim Khelifi on 53.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Garuccio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne Victory FC.
- 59' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Matthew Grimaldi exits the field as Riku Danzaki enters on 59.
- 64' The 26-year-old Matthew Sutton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' Melbourne Victory FC make a change. Zinedine Machach trudges off to be replaced by Chris Ikonomidis on 67 minutes.
- 70' Magnificent from Ben Folami! That is 9 goals in 361 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Poor challenge from Joshua Risdon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 73' A moment of madness from Roderick Miranda on 73 minutes earns him a card. Melbourne Victory FC will be frustrated.
- 76' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Ruhs departs to be replaced by Nikita Rukavytsya.
- 79' GOAL! Chris Ikonomidis fires home to make it 1-2!
- 84' Sebastian Pasquali needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 89' 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 Jake Brimmer suffering a number of foals already.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 11
- 4
- 21
- 9
- 19
-
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Riku Danzaki 59'
Bench
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 59'
-
13
Nikita Rukavytsya ↑ 76'
- 10
- 22
- 70
- 37
- 43
Coach
John Aloisi
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Roly Bonevacia 59'
- 20
- 21
-
23
Salim Khelifi ↓ Daniel Arzani 59'
- 10
- 14
- 2
-
17
Nishan Velupillay ↓ Ben Folami 67'
- 27
Bench
-
11
Ben Folami ↑ 67'
-
–
Roly Bonevacia ↑ 59'
-
7
Chris Ikonomidis ↑ 67'
-
19
Daniel Arzani ↑ 59'
- 40
- 37
Coach
Tony Popović
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Noah Botic | 3 |
| Ben Folami | 2 |
| Daniel Penha | 2 |
| Elvis Kamsoba | 2 |
| Brendan Hamill | 2 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2024-03-14
Western United FC
2–2
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2024-03-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–3
Western United FC
W
2024-03-02
Western United FC
1–0
Perth Glory FC
W
2024-02-23
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western United FC
D
2024-02-20
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2024-02-16
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2024-03-14
Western United FC
2–2
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2024-03-09
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2024-03-03
Brisbane Roar FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2024-02-25
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-02-20
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Western United FC
W
2024-02-17
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Melbourne Victory FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.46
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
56%
Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.