Melbourne Victory FC and Western Sydney Wanderers face each other on Saturday 01.10.2026, at 06:00 (UK Time), in a A-League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Melbourne Victory FC's home ground, the AAMI Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Melbourne Victory FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, 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 Victory FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
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Melbourne Victory FC preview
Melbourne Victory FC heads into the match with the following record in the A-League: in 11 matches, Victory secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Melbourne Victory FC's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Melbourne Victory FC has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 15 were scored in the A-League, resulting in an average of 1.36 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nikolaos Vergos, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Juan Mata has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Melbourne Victory FC has conceded 15 goals in the A-League (an average of 1.36 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Western Sydney Wanderers preview
Western Sydney Wanderers comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the A-League. They have secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Wanderers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 8 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the A-League, with an average of 0.73 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.73.
WSW's offensive system is led by Kosta Barbarouses, the team's top scorer this season. The new zealand forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kosta Barbarouses. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.27 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 14 goals in 11 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Melbourne Victory FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.55 |
| Home | W L D |
2 |
| Away | D L W L |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 60% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 3.2 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 2 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 60% | 17% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 20% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 40% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.97 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.09 | 1.54 |
Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L W |
0.82 |
| Home | L L D W |
1.33 |
| Away | L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.83 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 0.73 | 0.83 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.38 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.38 | 1.48 |
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