Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Western United FC

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Melbourne Victory FC

Sun 1 Dec 2024 · 05:00 UTC Campbelltown Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

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Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 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

Western United FC 13 games · Avg 3.9 goals Melbourne Victory FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-01 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-03-14 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-02-20 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Western United FC 2023-03-13 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Western United FC 2022-12-26 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	H	1–3	L
22 Nov	Perth Glory FC	A	3–1	W
09 Nov	Adelaide United FC	A	1–2	L
04 Nov	Melbourne City FC	H	0–1	L
27 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	1–1	D
20 Oct	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	1–1	D

Melbourne Victory FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Dec	Western United FC	A	3–1	W
24 Nov	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–1	L
09 Nov	Brisbane Roar FC	H	2–0	W
03 Nov	Macarthur FC	H	2–1	W
26 Oct	Melbourne City FC	A	3–1	W
18 Oct	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

85% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

77% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

23% Clean Sheets
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' The wait is over. Melbourne Victory FC get us underway at Campbelltown Stadium.
5' Brendan Hamill has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 205 appearances.
8' Zinedine Machach has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
13' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
18' Matthew Grimaldi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
19' GOAL! Noah Botic fires home to make it 1-1!
24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
29' 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.
34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Melbourne Victory FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
39' Western United 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.
44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
48' A stunning finish from Nikolaos Vergos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
53' 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.
58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jing Reec made 208 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Melbourne Victory FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
66' Reno Piscopo is replacing Daniel Arzani for the Melbourne Victory FC side.
69' Bruno Fornaroli does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
71' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Grimaldi is withdrawn and Abel Walatee gets his opportunity.
75' Michael Ruhs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Noah Botic at the 75 minute mark.
76' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Ramy Najjarine comes on to replace Riku Danzaki.
78' Another change for Melbourne Victory FC made on 78 minute. Zinedine Machach leaves to be changed by Fabian Monge.
80' Jordan Lauton gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Rhys Bozinovski and will look to change the dynamic.
85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western United FC 1-3 Melbourne Victory FC.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 76'
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 75'
1
Thomas Heward-Belle
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 80'
14
Jake Najdovski
34
James York
20
Abel Walatee ↑ 71'

Coach John Aloisi

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

10
Bruno Fornaroli ↑ 66'
27
Reno Piscopo ↑ 66'
3
Adama Traore
22
Joshua Rawlins
18
Fabian Monge ↑ 78'
19
Jing Reec ↑ 78'
30
Daniel Graskoski

Coach Patrick Kisnorbo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Besart Berisha	4
Bruno Fornaroli	3
Noah Botic	3
Elvis Kamsoba	2
Brendan Hamill	2
Hiroshi Ibusuki	2
Jacob Butterfield	2
Rudy Gestede	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2024-12-01 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-11-22 Perth Glory FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2024-11-09 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2024-11-04 Western United FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-10-27 Western United FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2024-10-20 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Western United FC D

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2024-12-01 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-11-24 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-11-09 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Brisbane Roar FC W 2024-11-03 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Macarthur FC W 2024-10-26 Melbourne City FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-10-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.18 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.41 Melbourne Victory FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC31% Draw29% Melbourne Victory FC40%

Actual: Melbourne Victory FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 2.59

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	73%	27%
± 2.5	47%	53%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

60%

Draw or Melbourne Victory FC

69%

Western United FC or Melbourne Victory FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC23% Draw48% Melbourne Victory FC29%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.4%

0 – 1

9.6%

0 – 0

9.6%

1 – 2

8.5%

1 – 0

7.8%

0 – 2

7.3%

2 – 1

7.1%

2 – 0

5.1%

2 – 2

1 – 3

Actual

0 – 3

3.4%

3 – 1

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Melbourne Victory FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	17%	70%
-0.5	30%	—	70%
+0.5	59%	—	41%
+1	59%	21%	20%
+1.5	80%	—	20%
+2	80%	12%	8%
+2.5	92%	—	8%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.