Melbourne City vs Auckland FC predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Australian A-League, on Friday,

Melbourne City

Auckland

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In this highly-anticipated match between Melbourne City and Auckland FC, the home team will be looking to turn around their recent form with only one win in their last five matches. On the other hand, Auckland FC has been in decent form, winning three of their last five games.

Melbourne City will have the advantage of playing on their home turf, but Auckland FC has shown they are a formidable opponent with their recent performances. The bookmakers have fairly even odds for this match, with Melbourne City slightly favored at 2.35 compared to Auckland FC at 2.81.

Both teams have a chance to come out on top in this match, with our model predicting a tight contest that could end in a 1-1 draw. Melbourne City will need to sharpen their finishing in the final third, while Auckland FC will look to capitalize on their recent momentum. It promises to be an exciting and evenly-matched game with both teams eager to secure the three points.

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Melbourne City
39.5%
Draw
28.1%
Auckland
32.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Australian A-League Auckland FC: 27.62% Melbourne City: 12.75%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.42 3.25 2.82
MarathonBet 2.44 3.42 2.99
WilliamHill 2.3 3.1 2.88
Pinnacle 2.38 3.38 2.92
Best for US Customers 2.28 3.33 2.83

Latest Results

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
23.12.25 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 1:1
20.12.25 Melbourne City – Melbourne Victory – 0:1
09.01.26 Brisbane Roar – Auckland FC – 0:2
05.01.26 Macarthur FC – Auckland FC – 1:1
31.12.25 Auckland FC – Newcastle Jets – 1:3
19.12.25 Western Sydney Wanderers – Auckland FC – 0:2
12.12.25 Central Coast Mariners – Auckland FC – 1:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
  • Recent performances by Melbourne City have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Auckland is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Auckland 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.
  • Recently, Auckland has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Melbourne City won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:5. (average 1:2.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Melbourne City won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    17.01.25 Auckland FC – Melbourne City – 3:0
    15.12.24 Melbourne City – Auckland FC – 2:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Auckland FC 12 7 3 2 18:11 7 24
    2 Sydney FC 10 6 1 3 15:7 8 19
    3 Macarthur FC 12 5 4 3 14:14 0 19
    4 Brisbane Roar 13 5 3 5 11:12 -1 18
    5 Melbourne City 12 4 5 3 12:10 2 17
    6 Melbourne Victory 11 5 2 4 15:15 0 17
    7 Newcastle Jets 11 5 0 6 23:23 0 15
    8 Adelaide United 11 5 0 6 16:17 -1 15
    9 Wellington Phoenix 11 4 2 5 17:20 -3 14
    10 Perth Glory 11 4 1 6 12:16 -4 13
    11 Central Coast Mariners 11 3 2 6 15:17 -2 11
    12 WS Wanderers 11 2 3 6 8:14 -6 9

    Australian A-League Outrights

    1. Auckland FC: 3 (27.62%)

    2. Sydney FC: 3.75 (22.1%)

    3. Melbourne City: 6.5 (12.75%)

    4. Melbourne Victory: 6.5 (12.75%)

    5. Macarthur FC: 15 (5.52%)

    6. Brisbane Roar: 21 (3.95%)

    7. Newcastle Jets: 21 (3.95%)

    8. Adelaide Utd: 26 (3.19%)

    9. Perth Glory: 34 (2.44%)

    10. Wellington Phoenix: 34 (2.44%)

    11. Western Sydney Wanderers: 50 (1.66%)

    12. Central Coast: 50 (1.66%)

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