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 4 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Shane Skinner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne Victory FC
| Keegan Jelacic | 2 G | |
| Jordi Valadon | 2 G | |
| Charles Nduka | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Western United FC host Melbourne Victory FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne Victory FC's shape.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Nishan Velupillay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 6 Yellow cards this season.
- 27' Poor challenge from Tomoki Imai. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 32' 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.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jake Brimmer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
- 42' 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.
- 43' Against the run of play, Daniel Penha has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' Over 48 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Salim Khelifi. He receives a card.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Grimaldi is withdrawn and Riku Danzaki gets his opportunity.
- 64' Ben Folami has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 67' Another substitution for Melbourne Victory FC to replace Zinedine Machach by Chris Ikonomidis on 67 minute.
- 70' GOAL! Ben Folami scores on 70. Assisted by Bruno Fornaroli
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Risdon on 72.
- 73' Roderick Miranda is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 76' Another change for Western United FC made on 76 minute. Michael Ruhs leaves to be changed by Nikita Rukavytsya.
- 79' A goal from the Australia international Chris Ikonomidis! He fires home on 79 to make it 1-2!
- 84' 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.
- 89' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- The points are shared — Western United FC 2-2 Melbourne Victory FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
| Jacob Butterfield | 2 |
| Rudy Gestede | 2 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Victor Sanchez | 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.