Melbourne Victory   -   Western Sydney Wanderers

Having competed not too long ago, on 10.12.2023, it will be quite interesting to see what this upcoming soccer match has in store. Players of Melbourne Victory are keen to repeat the victory that they scored against their rivals during the previous match. Goalwise, Western Sydney Wanderers is the favorite, since they scored 6 in total over the last three games, with Melbourne Victory only scoring 5.

Temperatures on 27.04.2024 are expected to reach 4°C, so players could have a tough time on the field. Precipitation could also be a challenge, since chances for clear are quite high.

Currently at one of the top positions of the league, we can expect much of Melbourne V.. Currently, they're on the third position and with WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS being four positions behind, expectations for them to win are quite high.

Lineups – Melbourne Victory vs. Western Sydney Wanderers probable starters

To make a long story short, here you can see the expected starting lineup for each team.

Anthony Popovic is likely to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation with his players during the upcoming game:
• Goalkeeper: Paul Izzo
• Defenders: Jason Geria, Damien Da Silva, Roderick Miranda, Adam Traore
• Midfield: Jake Brimmer, Fabian Monge, Zinedine Machach
• Forward line: Daniel Arzani, Ben Folami, Bruno Fornaroli

Western Sydney Wanderers's manager will probably want to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation with the following players for their next encounter:
• Goalkeeper: Lawrence Thomas
• Defenders: Alex Bonetig, Marcelo, Jack Clisby, Dylan Pierias
• Midfielders: Josh Brillante, Oscar Priestman, Sonny Kittel
• Forward line: Aidan Simmons, Marcus Antonsson, Zachary Sapsford

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Although there's no final lineup yet, it is likely that Anthony Popovic will put Daniel Arzani, Ben Folami and Bruno Fornaroli at the front of his 4-2-3-1 formation, followed by Jake Brimmer, Fabian Monge and Zinedine Machach in the midfield. The defense might consist of Jason Geria, Damien Da Silva, Roderick Miranda and Adam Traore, while Paul Izzo will try to prevent WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS of scoring goals.

Ahmad Taleb, Rolieny Nonato Luis Bonevacia, Leigh Broxham, Connor Chapman, Christopher Ikonomidis, Salim Khelifi and Kasey Bos will probably sit on the bench in case of a substitution.

Western Sydney Wanderers's defense will probably consist of Alex Bonetig, Marcelo, Jack Clisby and Dylan Pierias, who will support Lawrence Thomas in protecting their goal. At the front of the field, Aidan Simmons, Marcus Antonsson and Zachary Sapsford will try to outmanoeuver the opposing defense, while Josh Brillante, Oscar Priestman and Sonny Kittel will form the midfield. As formation, they might choose a 4-2-3-1 lineup.

The team's manager will likely decide that these players will be substitutes: Daniel Margush, Gabriel Cleur, Nathan Barrie, Milos Ninkovic, Dylan Dean Scicluna, Marcus Younis, Nathanael Blair.

Finding the best bet

When choosing a winner, there are various things that players need to keep in mind, but the key factor is looking for value in betting selections. Usually, bets forecasted to pay a higher amount than they should require a number of different metrics to be considered. These include goals, goal averages, direct h2h records, last matches performance and lineups. Naturally, both teams want to win the game, although Melbourne V. seems to be in favor of the odds with a 51.9% chance. WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS, with a probability of 23.7%, is less likely to leave the match as the winner.
Try and take into account the following facts before you place a bet:

• Did you know that Western Sydney Wanderers scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?
• Western Sydney Wanderers have received 5 red cards this season. This is the highest number in A-League.
• Western Sydney Wanderers haven't scored in 3 of their 12 away matches in A-League this season.
• Melbourne Victory's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Western Sydney Wanderers's.
• When Western Sydney Wanderers leads 0-1 away, they win in 77% of their matches.
• In the last 5 meetings Melbourne Victory won 1, Western Sydney Wanderers won 3, 1 draws.
• During the last 30 meetings, Melbourne Victory have won 15 times, there have been 5 draws while Western Sydney Wanderers have won 10 times. The goal difference is 53-34 in favour of Melbourne Victory.
• Daniel Arzani has assisted the most goals for Melbourne Victory with 6. Nicolas Milanovic is Western Sydney Wanderers's biggest assister (5).

Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Oddspedia Tip

After a thorough analysis of stats, recent form and H2H games between Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers, our Oddspedia algorithm has predicted the following outcome:

 Melbourne Victory 1 : 1 Western Sydney Wanderers

Match Details

• Melbourne Victory - Western Sydney Wanderers
• A-League Australia
• Date - 27/04/2024
• Starting time - 09:45 UTC
• Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Best Odds

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Melbourne Victory To win	1.85	Betway
Draw	3.98	22Bet
Western Sydney Wanderers To win	4.20	bet365
Goals over 2.5	1.53	bet365
Goals under 2.5	2.50	bet365

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