FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

FC Macarthur

W D W D L

8th place in Australia A-League

1-0

25/01/2025 04:35

Melbourne City

W W W D D

2nd place in Australia A-League

Australia A-League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City on 25 January 2025 (kick-off: 04:35) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City preview before placing your bet.

FC Macarthur are currently 8th with 33 points after 26 matches.
Melbourne City sit 2nd with 48 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Melbourne City to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Melbourne City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Macarthur have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

04:35

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FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City - Prediction & Odds

FC Macarthur

Melbourne City

2025-01-25 04:35

STANDINGS UP TO 25/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Auckland FC	53	26	15	8	3	49	27	22
02 Melbourne City	48	26	14	6	6	41	25	16
03 Western United FC	47	26	14	5	7	55	37	18
04 Western Sydney	46	26	13	7	6	58	40	18
05 Melbourne Victory	43	26	12	7	7	44	36	8
06 Adelaide United	38	26	10	8	8	53	55	-2
07 Sydney FC	37	26	10	7	9	53	46	7
08 FC Macarthur	33	26	9	6	11	50	45	5
09 Newcastle Jets	30	26	8	6	12	43	44	-1
10 Central Coast Mariners	26	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22
11 Wellington Phoenix	24	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16
12 Brisbane Roar	21	26	5	6	15	32	51	-19
13 Perth Glory	17	26	4	5	17	22	56	-34

Head To Head

01/03/2024 05:25

FC Macarthur

2 - 0

Melbourne City

AUS D1

12/11/2023 00:00

Melbourne City

3 - 3

FC Macarthur

AUS D1

19/03/2023 04:00

FC Macarthur

1 - 1

Melbourne City

AUS D1

04/02/2023 02:00

Melbourne City

6 - 1

FC Macarthur

AUS D1

26/03/2022 04:45

FC Macarthur

0 - 1

Melbourne City

AUS D1

09/03/2022 04:05

Melbourne City

3 - 1

FC Macarthur

AUS D1

FC Macarthur

17%

Draw

33%

Melbourne City

50%

FC Macarthur Last 6 matches

20/01/2025 04:00

FC Macarthur 1 - 2 Wellington Phoenix AUS D1

12/01/2025 02:00

Newcastle Jets 1 - 3 FC Macarthur AUS D1

06/01/2025 04:00

FC Macarthur 1 - 2 Adelaide United AUS D1

01/01/2025 03:00

Western Sydney 2 - 3 FC Macarthur AUS D1

27/12/2024 07:45

Perth Glory 0 - 3 FC Macarthur AUS D1

23/12/2024 04:00

FC Macarthur 1 - 1 Central Coast Mariners AUS D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Melbourne City

18/01/2025 00:00

Auckland FC 3 - 0 Melbourne City AUS D1

11/01/2025 02:00

Melbourne City 1 - 0 Brisbane Roar AUS D1

07/01/2025 03:00

Melbourne City 2 - 0 Western United FC AUS D1

03/01/2025 02:00

Melbourne City 2 - 0 Wellington Phoenix AUS D1

31/12/2024 04:00

Central Coast Mariners 1 - 1 Melbourne City AUS D1

21/12/2024 04:35

Melbourne Victory 1 - 1 Melbourne City AUS D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Australia A-League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FC Macarthur

Melbourne City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 13 home matches

YesNo

7 (54%)6 (46%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

8 (53%)7 (47%)

FC Macarthur

Recent matches

Melbourne City

Under /Over

(85%)11 2(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)9 6(40%)

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(13%)2 13(87%)

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(20%)3 12(80%)

/Yes

(77%)10 3(23%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)5 10(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Macarthur

Melbourne City

Shots

FC Macarthur

Total shots

16.69 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 4.13

Melbourne City

Total shots

17.40 avg / game

Blocked

20 total

Avg. 3.33

FC Macarthur Pass Melbourne City

Total passes

6131

Avg. 472 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

7669

Avg. 511 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Macarthur

Played games

Melbourne City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.08

Clean sheets

0.53

6.15

Corners

5.00

23.46

305

Throw-ins

285

19.00

0.92

Offsides

1.00

3.00

GK saves

2.07

FC Macarthur

DISCIPLINARY

Melbourne City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

2.13

0.08

0.00

9.00

117

Fouls

172

11.47

14.23

185

Tackles

236

15.73

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How We Build the FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City on 25 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Australia A-League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Macarthur vs Melbourne City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Macarthur's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Melbourne City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Australia A-League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Australia A-League standings and the Australia A-League form table to understand exactly where FC Macarthur and Melbourne City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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