Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 A-League season. The game takes place at Westpac Stadium on Friday, 30/01/2026, at 06:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City, based on 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 Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City

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👉 Our prediction is: Wellington Phoenix win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Wellington Phoenix win or draw against Melbourne City.

Our analysis of Wellington Phoenix points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Melbourne City, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.81 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Wellington Phoenix preview

Wellington Phoenix comes into the match having played 14 games in the A-League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.

Wellington Phoenix's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the A-League, averaging 1.57 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.57.

The offense system of Wellington Phoenix is led by Eze Kelvin as the top scorer of the season. The libyan midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Timothy John Payne, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.86.

Melbourne City preview

On the other hand, Melbourne City comes into the match having played 15 games in the A-League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.

Melbourne City's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the A-League, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.

The offense system of Melbourne City is led by Max Caputo as the top scorer of the season. The australian forward has scored 6 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 18 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.14.

Head to head: Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City

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Home Team

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Wellington Phoenix

Australia - A-League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W L

1.4

Home D W L W L

1.4

Away L W W L L

1.2

Away Team

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Melbourne City

Australia - A-League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W D

1.4

Home W L W D L

1.4

Away L D W D L

1

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Published on 30 January 2026, at 05:56 Last updated on 2 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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