Auckland FC
Football Australia - A-League Go Media Stadium Tue 31 Dec 23:00
Melbourne Victory FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table
Victory Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We’ll chance Melbourne Victory +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Auckland. A win delivers a payout at -123 although a draw would still land a return.

Big Win for Black Knights Last Time Out

Auckland won their last game. It was on their travels where Central Coast Mariners were beaten 4-1 at Industree Group Stadium. The Black Knights had just 27% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Hiroki Sakai, Jake Brimmer, Guillermo May and Logan Rogerson scored one goal each.

Melbourne Victory were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Allianz Stadium. Sydney FC claimed a 3-0 victory. Arthur Diles' side recorded 45% possession and had three shots on goal.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Auckland logo Auckland 8 5 2 1 12 7 5 12:7 17
11 Melb Victory logo Melb Victory 8 2 2 4 6 12 -6 6:12 8
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Auckland FC – Last 9 League Games

Auckland have 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Steve Corica's team have averaged 46.1% possession and 5.1 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 5.0 corners from 7.3 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Jake Brimmer and Guillermo May lead the way with 3 goals, while Logan Rogerson has scored 2. Leading assistor is Francis De Vries with 2.

Melbourne Victory – Last 10 League Games

Victory have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Boys in Blue average 50.2% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Zinedine Machach, Nikolaos Vergos, Nishan Velupillay and Jason Geria, with 2 goals apiece. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Jordi Valadon, Nikolaos Vergos and Reno Piscopo who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Tommy Smith, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Neyder Moreno, Jake Brimmer, Liam Gillion, Guillermo May.

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Duncan (GK), Jason Geria, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Adama Traore, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Daniel Arzani, Reno Piscopo, Kasey Bos, Bruno Fornaroli.

Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Prediction & Betting Tips

Wager on Melbourne Victory +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -123 for this A-League game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Auckland vs Melbourne Victory league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Victory in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Victory in 16 of their last 20 games.
Victory +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Published 04:37, 30 December 2024

Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Odds

The latest betting odds are available for this A-League game and you can get +132 that Auckland win and +185 that Melbourne Victory triumph. Those wanting to back the draw with the bookies can get +260.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

You can back Auckland at -133 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Melbourne Victory are +110 with the football betting sites to win this A-League game.

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Team Stats
Auckland logo Auckland League Stats
Melbourne Victory logo Melbourne Victory League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Auckland vs Melbourne Victory Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Auckland vs Victory team news.

The A-League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Melbourne Victory Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

12 Alex Paulsen
2 Hiroki Sakai 5 Tommy Smith 4 Nando Pijnaker 15 Francis De Vries
6 Louis Verstraete 28 Luis Gallegos
25 Neyder Moreno 22 Jake Brimmer 14 Liam Gillion
10 Guillermo May
25 Jack Duncan
2 Jason Geria 5 Brendan Hamill 21 Roderick Miranda 3 Adama Traore
6 Ryan Teague 14 Jordi Valadon
7 Daniel Arzani 27 Reno Piscopo 28 Kasey Bos
10 Bruno Fornaroli

Melbourne Victory Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Auckland Substitutes

  • 1Michael Woud
  • 3Scott Galloway
  • 9Max Mata
  • 17Callan Elliot
  • 18Finn McKenlay
  • 21Jesse Randall
  • 27Logan Rogerson

Melbourne Victory Substitutes

  • 9Nikolaos Vergos
  • 11Clarismario Rodrigus
  • 17Nishan Velupillay
  • 18Fabian Monge
  • 19Jing Reec
  • 22Joshua Rawlins
  • 30Daniel Graskoski

Previous Auckland Lineups

17 May A-League
Melb Victory 0-1 Auckland
03 May A-League
Western United 4-2 Auckland
27 Apr A-League
Auckland 1-0 Perth Glory
19 Apr A-League
Melb Victory 0-2 Auckland
12 Apr A-League
Sydney FC 2-2 Auckland
05 Apr A-League
Auckland 1-1 Western Sydney

Previous Melbourne Victory Lineups

17 May A-League
Melb Victory 0-1 Auckland
10 May A-League
Western Sydney 1-2 Melb Victory
04 May A-League
Melb Victory 1-1 Newcastle Jets
25 Apr A-League
Macarthur 1-2 Melb Victory
19 Apr A-League
Melb Victory 0-2 Auckland
12 Apr A-League
Wellington 2-3 Melb Victory
Team Squads

Auckland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steve Corica

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adama Coulibaly - - - - - - - - - -
Logan Rogerson - - - - - - - - - -
Scott Galloway - - - - - - - - - -
Oliver Middleton - - - - - - - - - -
Neyder Moreno - - - - - - - - - -

Melbourne Victory Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Arthur Diles

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adama Traore - - - - - - - - - -
Joshua Rawlins - - - - - - - - - -
Ryan Teague - - - - - - - - - -
Roderick Miranda - - - - - - - - - -
Reno Piscopo - - - - - - - - - -
Australia FlagA-League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sydney FC 8 6 0 2 15:5 18
2 Auckland 8 5 2 1 12:7 17
3 Brisbane Roar 8 4 3 1 8:3 15
4 Melb City 7 3 3 1 9:5 12
5 Perth Glory 8 3 1 4 7:11 10
6 Adelaide United 8 3 0 5 12:11 9
7 Western Sydney 8 2 3 3 6:8 9
8 Wellington 7 2 2 3 9:11 8
9 Central Coast 8 2 2 4 9:12 8
10 Macarthur 7 2 2 3 4:7 8
11 Melb Victory 8 2 2 4 6:12 8
12 Newcastle Jets 7 2 0 5 11:16 6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Brisbane Roar 4 3 1 0 5:0 10
2 Auckland 5 3 1 1 8:5 10
3 Sydney FC 3 3 0 0 7:0 9
4 Adelaide United 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
5 Western Sydney 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
6 Wellington 4 2 0 2 5:5 6
7 Central Coast 5 1 2 2 6:7 5
8 Macarthur 4 1 2 1 3:4 5
9 Melb Victory 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
10 Perth Glory 5 1 1 3 3:6 4
11 Melb City 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
12 Newcastle Jets 4 1 0 3 7:9 3