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In an upcoming Australian A-League clash, Wellington Phoenix will face off against Melbourne City on January 30, 2026. Wellington Phoenix has secured 3 wins in their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level. Melbourne City, on the other hand, has won 2 of their last 5 matches and will be looking to improve their form in this important fixture.
In terms of odds, bookmakers have given Wellington Phoenix a 4.05 chance of winning at home, while Melbourne City holds the favorite position with odds of 1.79 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 22.5% chance of a home win, a 26.1% chance of a draw, and a 52.1% chance of an away win, with a predicted final score of 1:2 in favor of Melbourne City.
Both teams have shown their tactical strengths in recent matches, setting up an intriguing battle on the field. While Melbourne City holds the edge according to the odds and predictions, football is known for its unpredictability, and anything can happen in this exciting encounter.
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| Wellington 22.4% |
Draw 25.5% |
Melbourne City 52.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
Outrights of Australian A-League Melbourne City: 13.18% Wellington Phoenix: 3.48%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.95 | 3.7 | 1.82 | |
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4.45 | 3.73 | 1.84 | |
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4 | 3.4 | 1.8 | |
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4.44 | 3.8 | 1.77 | |
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4 | 3.75 | 1.75 |
Latest Results
| 18.01.26 Sydney FC – Wellington Phoenix – 0:2 10.01.26 Wellington Phoenix – Adelaide United – 2:2 03.01.26 Brisbane Roar – Wellington Phoenix – 0:3 29.12.25 Melbourne Victory – Wellington Phoenix – 5:1 20.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Central Coast Mariners – 3:1 |
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
| 28.02.25 Wellington Phoenix – Melbourne City – 0:1 03.01.25 Melbourne City – Wellington Phoenix – 2:0 09.03.24 Melbourne City – Wellington Phoenix – 1:0 24.11.23 Wellington Phoenix – Melbourne City – 1:0 27.08.23 Melbourne City – Wellington Phoenix – 3:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Auckland FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19:13 | 6 | 24 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18:9 | 9 | 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 | Macarthur FC | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | -3 | 20 |
| 7 | Adelaide United | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 20:20 | 0 | 19 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21:22 | -1 | 18 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16:18 | -2 | 17 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:18 | -2 | 16 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16:21 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10:16 | -6 | 12 |
Australian A-League Outrights
1. Auckland FC: 3.4 (25.59%)
2. Sydney FC: 3.7 (23.52%)
3. Melbourne City: 6.6 (13.18%)
4. Newcastle Jets: 11.8 (7.37%)
5. Melbourne Victory: 12.2 (7.13%)
6. Brisbane Roar: 16.2 (5.37%)
7. Adelaide Utd: 16.6 (5.24%)
8. Macarthur FC: 19.8 (4.39%)
9. Wellington Phoenix: 25 (3.48%)
10. Perth Glory: 46.8 (1.86%)
11. Western Sydney Wanderers: 60.2 (1.45%)
12. Central Coast: 62 (1.4%)
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