Melbourne City and Auckland face each other on Friday 01.16.2026, at 08:35 (UK Time), in a A-League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Melbourne City's home ground, the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Melbourne City and Auckland, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Melbourne City vs Auckland
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Double Chance: Draw or Auckland
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Melbourne City preview
Melbourne City heads into the match with the following record in the A-League: in 13 matches, City Boys secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Melbourne City's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Melbourne City has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 19 goals, of which 12 were scored in the A-League, resulting in an average of 0.92 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Max Caputo, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Andreas Kuen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Melbourne City has conceded 11 goals in the A-League (an average of 0.85 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.89 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Auckland preview
Auckland comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the A-League. They have secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
The Black Knights's attack has been highly effective, scoring 18 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the A-League, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
The Port's offensive system is led by Sam Cosgrove, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sam Cosgrove. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.92 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 12 matches, averaging 0.92 per match.
Head to head: Melbourne City vs Auckland
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Melbourne City
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D W |
1.31 |
| Home | L W D D W |
1.14 |
| Away | W D L W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.77 | 1.86 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 1 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 54% | 43% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.76 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.09 | 1.33 |
Auckland
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W W |
2 |
| Home | L W D W W |
1.67 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.83 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 83% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 17% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 67% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.07 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.24 | 1.21 |
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