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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.25 | 3.35 | 2.12 | |
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3.44 | 3.48 | 2.18 | |
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3.25 | 3.2 | 2.1 | |
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3.39 | 3.48 | 2.13 | |
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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
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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