Melbourne Victory host Adelaide United at the AAMI Park on Friday for their clash in the A-League, aiming to leapfrog their rivals with a win. The sides are separated by just two points on the table, with Adelaide in fourth on 29 points and Melbourne trailing two points behind them in fifth.
Speaking of the hosts, the Boys in Blue are unbeaten in their last three top-flight matches, winning twice: 3-2 vs Wellington Phoenix and 3-1 vs Melbourne City, both away from home.
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Interspersed between these games was a 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar on 14 February, wherein Melbourne relinquished an early lead given by Charles Nduka as Nicholas D’Agostino restored parity in the 76th minute.
Adelaide United come into the fixture on the back of consecutive wins, having beaten Sydney FC 2-1 and Perth Glory 4-0 in a dominant win.
In the first one, the Reds came from behind with Luka Jovanovic netting the winner in the 87th minute to turn the game around and snatch a win from the jaws of a defeat.
Against Perth, Adelaide cruised, with Juan Muniz, Jonny Yull, Luka Jovanovic and Luke Duzel netting apiece to condemn the visitors to their 10th top-flight loss of the A-League season.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 70 clashes between the sides in the past, with Melbourne Victory winning on exactly half the occasions (35) and losing to Adelaide United 22 times.
- Adelaide United have won just twice from their last 10 meetings with Melbourne Victory.
- Having beaten Melbourne Victory in their last clash, Adelaide are aiming for consecutive wins for the first time since three in a row in 2021.
- The last four meetings between the sides have seen both teams score. During this run, the fixture has produced at least three goals too.
- Melbourne are unbeaten in their last three A-League matches, winning twice while Adelaide have won their last two in the competition.
- Melbourne have the best defensive record in the A-League right now with only 23 goals conceded. Adelaide have shipped in only four more.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Prediction
Melbourne Victory have looked strong lately, reclaiming their attacking menace while looking dominant throughout proceedings.
Adelaide have also refound their mojo lately, going all guns blazing. We expect a tough encounter here, with Melbourne prevailing by a small margin.
Prediction: Melbourne Victory 3-2 Adelaide United
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Melbourne Victory to win
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter P
