Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Australian A-League, on Saturday,

Macarthur

Melbourne City

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In an upcoming Australian A-League clash, Macarthur FC is set to host Melbourne City on January 24, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Macarthur FC winning 2 out of their last 5 games and Melbourne City managing to secure victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches.

In terms of form, the odds slightly favor Melbourne City with bookmakers giving them the edge at 2.14, compared to Macarthur FC at 3.15. However, our model predicts a closer match with a 29.8% chance of a home win, a 27.2% chance of a draw, and a 42.3% chance of an away win.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a positive result. Macarthur FC will need to capitalize on their home advantage, while Melbourne City will look to build on their recent form and clinch a crucial away victory.

With both teams showing areas of strength and weakness, this match is likely to be a closely contested battle with the potential for a hard-fought draw or a decisive outcome in favor of either side.

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Macarthur
28.1%
Draw
27.6%
Melbourne City
44.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Australian A-League Melbourne City: 12.29% Macarthur FC: 4.1%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.25 3.35 2.12
MarathonBet 3.44 3.48 2.18
WilliamHill 3.25 3.2 2.1
Pinnacle 3.39 3.48 2.13
Best for US Customers 3.4 3.4 2

Latest Results

10.01.26 Macarthur FC – Sydney FC – 0:3
05.01.26 Macarthur FC – Auckland FC – 1:1
01.01.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Macarthur FC – 0:1
26.12.25 Newcastle Jets – Macarthur FC – 4:5
23.12.25 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 1:1
16.01.26 Melbourne City – Auckland FC – 2:1
11.01.26 Melbourne City – Newcastle Jets – 0:1
06.01.26 Melbourne City – Brisbane Roar – 1:0
03.01.26 Melbourne City – Sydney FC – 0:0
28.12.25 Melbourne City – Perth Glory – 1:3

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 7 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Macarthur won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Melbourne City may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Melbourne City has had a series of home games.
  • Melbourne City will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Macarthur won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:23. (average 0.9:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Macarthur won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:3. (average 1:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.12.25 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 1:1
    07.03.25 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 2:0
    25.01.25 Macarthur FC – Melbourne City – 1:0
    01.03.24 Macarthur FC – Melbourne City – 2:0
    11.11.23 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 3:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Auckland FC 13 7 3 3 19:13 6 24
    2 Sydney FC 11 7 1 3 18:7 11 22
    3 Newcastle Jets 13 7 0 6 26:24 2 21
    4 Brisbane Roar 14 6 3 5 13:13 0 21
    5 Melbourne City 14 5 5 4 14:12 2 20
    6 Adelaide United 13 6 1 6 20:20 0 19
    7 Macarthur FC 13 5 4 4 14:17 -3 19
    8 Melbourne Victory 13 5 2 6 16:18 -2 17
    9 Perth Glory 13 5 1 7 16:18 -2 16
    10 Wellington Phoenix 12 4 3 5 19:22 -3 15
    11 WS Wanderers 13 3 3 7 10:16 -6 12
    12 Central Coast Mariners 12 3 2 7 15:20 -5 11

    Australian A-League Outrights

    1. Sydney FC: 3 (28.67%)

    2. Auckland FC: 3.5 (24.58%)

    3. Melbourne City: 7 (12.29%)

    4. Newcastle Jets: 12 (7.17%)

    5. Melbourne Victory: 13 (6.62%)

    6. Adelaide Utd: 17 (5.06%)

    7. Brisbane Roar: 17 (5.06%)

    8. Macarthur FC: 21 (4.1%)

    9. Wellington Phoenix: 41 (2.1%)

    10. Perth Glory: 50 (1.72%)

    11. Western Sydney Wanderers: 65 (1.32%)

    12. Central Coast: 65 (1.32%)

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