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On August 11, 2026, Queensland Lions will host Melbourne City in a crucial matchup for both teams in the Australian Cup. The fixture takes place at the Lions’ home ground, where they have enjoyed a strong run of form, winning four out of their last five matches. Their recent performances suggest a solid offensive strategy, characterized by quick transitions and effective wing play, which could present challenges for the visiting side.
Melbourne City, on the other hand, has had a less consistent approach, securing victory in only one of their last match. This recent result may not accurately reflect their overall potential, but it does highlight some inconsistencies in their performance. Historically renowned for their tactical discipline and possession-based gameplay, City will need to find the right balance to counter the Lions’ attacking threats.
Bookmakers give Queensland Lions odds of 3.99 for a home win, while Melbourne City is favored at 1.66. This disparity in odds indicates a broader expectation of Melbourne’s capabilities, though the Lions’ home advantage and recent form cannot be overlooked. As both teams prepare for this encounter, it promises to be a competitive clash, albeit with no guaranteed outcome.
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| Lions 22.4% |
Draw 23.1% |
Melbourne City 54.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
Outrights of Australian Cup Melbourne City: 18.23% Queensland Lions: 3.04%
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Betting Odds
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4.23 | 3.98 | 1.71 |
Latest Results
| 01.08.26 Queensland Lions – Peninsula Power – 1:0 21.07.26 Queensland Lions – Perth Glory – 2:1 penalties 18.07.26 Gold Coast United – Queensland Lions – 0:1 12.07.26 Queensland Lions – Eastern Suburbs – 1:0 07.07.26 Gold Coast Knights – Queensland Lions – 2:1 |
26.07.26 Weston Bears FC – Melbourne City – 0:3 02.05.26 Auckland FC – Melbourne City – 2:1 penalties 26.04.26 Melbourne City – Adelaide United – 1:2 18.04.26 Brisbane Roar – Melbourne City – 2:3 12.04.26 Melbourne City – Wellington Phoenix – 2:0 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
2026
1/16-finals
| 1 | Sydney Olympic | Brisbane Roar | 0 : 3 |
| 2 | Bayswater | Sydney FC | 1 : 5 |
| 3 | Rochedale | SD Raiders | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Azzurri United | Macarthur FC | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | APIA Leichhardt | Peninsula | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Sydney Utd | Central Coast Mariners | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Tigers FC | WS Wanderers | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Kingborough Lions | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 4 |
| 9 | Marlin Coast | Brunswick Juventus | 0 : 4 |
| 10 | Preston Lions | Newcastle Jets | 3 : 2 |
| 11 | South Melbourne | Adelaide United | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Maitland | Fremantle City | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Weston Bears | Melbourne City | 0 : 3 |
| 14 | Queensland Lions | Perth Glory | 2 : 1 |
| 15 | FK Beograd | North Sunshine Eagles | 2 : 3 |
| 16 | Cumberland Utd. | Heidelberg Utd | 0 : 3 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney FC | |
| 2 | SD Raiders | Macarthur FC | |
| 3 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney Utd | |
| 4 | WS Wanderers | Melbourne Victory | |
| 5 | Brunswick Juventus | Preston Lions | |
| 6 | South Melbourne | Fremantle City | |
| 7 | Melbourne City | Queensland Lions | |
| 8 | North Sunshine Eagles | Heidelberg Utd |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
Australian Cup Outrights
1. Melbourne City: 4.2 (18.23%)
2. Sydney FC: 4.5 (17.02%)
3. Melbourne Victory: 6.5 (11.78%)
4. Western Sydney Wanderers: 9 (8.51%)
5. Macarthur FC: 11 (6.96%)
6. Preston Lions: 13 (5.89%)
7. South Melbourne: 13 (5.89%)
8. Heidelberg Utd: 17 (4.5%)
9. Brisbane Roar: 17 (4.5%)
10. APIA Leichhardt: 21 (3.65%)
11. Queensland Lions: 25.2 (3.04%)
12. Sydney Utd: 26 (2.95%)
13. Fremantle City: 50.2 (1.53%)
14. Brunswick Juventus: 50.2 (1.53%)
15. North Sunshine Eagles: 50.2 (1.53%)
16. Adelaide Croatia Raiders: 65 (1.18%)
17. SD Raiders: 65.4 (1.17%)
18. Azzuri: 501 (0.15%)
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