Melbourne City vs Auckland Prediction, Lineups & Odds

The Value Lies With Black Knights

The best plan could involve backing Auckland with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.89 when clashing with Melbourne City. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

Each Team Won Previous Clash

Melbourne City have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Brisbane Roar on the road by a 4-1 scoreline at Kayo Stadium. Aurelio Vidmar's side had 50% possession and five shots on target, while Yonatan Cohen bagged two, with Andreas Kuen and Steven Peter Ugarkovic also scoring a goal.

Auckland claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Wellington Phoenix at Go Media Stadium made it six straight wins. The Black Knights recorded four shots on goal and had 50% possession, with Isaac Robert Hughes (own goal) and Nando Pijnaker both on target.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Auckland	26	15	8	3	49	27	22	49:27	53
2	Melb City	26	14	6	6	41	25	16	41:25	48

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7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. City have had 54.9% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Top scorer Steven Peter Ugarkovic has found the net 4 times, with Yonatan Cohen, Leo Natel and Tolgay Arslan getting 3 each. Andreas Kuen and Leo Natel are the top assists makers with 3.

Auckland have been victorious in their past 6 matches, averaging 10.2 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Steve Corica's team average 46.8% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 0.2 goals have been conceded from 3.3 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts.

Nando Pijnaker and Jake Brimmer have top scored with 2 goals, while Neyder Moreno is next on 1. Hiroki Sakai, Luis Gallegos and Luis Toomey have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 6 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Beach (GK), Nathaniel Atkinson, Kai Trewin, Samuel Souprayen, Aziz Behich, Yonatan Cohen, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, James Jeggo, Harry Politidis, Medin Memeti, Andreas Kuen.

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Paulsen (GK), Callan Elliot, Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Finn McKenlay, Luis Gallegos, Liam Gillion, Guillermo May, Jake Brimmer.

Expert A-League Analysis

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Key Melbourne City vs Auckland league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in all of their last 6 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in all of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 2 consecutive games at home.

Melbourne City vs Auckland Prediction

We’ll side with Auckland +0.25 for this A-League clash, with an attractive 1.89 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

There’s an opportunity to take an alternative bet on Auckland, with Winning Margin giving you the chance to predict how many goals a team will win by. Choose from a range of fixed intervals.

Black Knights +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Auckland Asian Hcp +0.25 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

City 0 - 1 Auckland

Auckland are available at 10.00 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Melbourne City vs Auckland Odds

Bookies favourites Melbourne City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League game and the 2.30 about them triumphing means a 43% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Auckland are least likely to win at 2.90.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for A-League matches, with the football betting sites offering Melbourne City at 1.67 and Auckland are priced at 2.10 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

2.30

X

3.60

2

2.90

Half-Time Result

1

3.00

X

2.20

2

3.50

Double Chance

1X

1.40

12

1.29

X2

1.57

Draw No Bet

1

1.67

2

2.10

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

2.04

2 Hcp +0.25

1.86

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.00

Over 2.5

1.80

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.70

No

2.05

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Team Stats

Team News

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