Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 A-League season. The game takes place at AAMI Park (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) on Sunday, 12/04/2026, at 06:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Melbourne City Football Club vs Wellington Phoenix Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix

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Double Chance: Home or Away

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👉 Our prediction is: Melbourne City win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Melbourne City or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Melbourne City not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Wellington Phoenix to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

The Sky Blues preview

Melbourne City comes into the match having played 23 games in the A-League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.39 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses.

Melbourne City's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the A-League, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.12.

The offence system of Melbourne City is led by Max Caputo as the top scorer of the season. The australian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Andreas Kuen, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.12.

The Nix preview

On the other hand, Wellington Phoenix comes into the match having played 23 games in the A-League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.

Wellington Phoenix's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the A-League, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of Wellington Phoenix is led by Eze Kelvin as the top scorer of the season. The libyan midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kazuki Nagasawa, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.78 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.

Head to head: Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Melbourne City

Australia - A-League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D W D

2.2

Home W W D L D

1.6

Away D W D L W

1.6

Away Team

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Wellington Phoenix

Australia - A-League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D L

2

Home W L L L D

0.8

Away W W D D L

1.6

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Published on 9 April 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 9 April 2026, at 20:00
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