Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Melbourne City (W)

D L W D W

1st place in Australia W-League

2-1

20/01/2024 02:00

Wellington Phoenix (W)

L W L W L

8th place in Australia W-League

Australia W-League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) on 20 January 2024 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) preview before placing your bet.

Melbourne City (W) are currently 1st with 41 points after 22 matches.
Wellington Phoenix (W) sit 8th with 28 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Melbourne City (W) to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Melbourne City (W), who have won 3 of the last 3 meetings. Wellington Phoenix (W) have no wins, while 0 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

02:00

2024-01-20

Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne City (W)

Wellington Phoenix (W)

2024-01-20 02:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2024

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

01 Melbourne City (W)	41	22	12	5	5	40	29	11
02 Sydney FC (W)	39	22	11	6	5	31	20	11
03 Melbourne Victory (W)	36	22	10	6	6	44	29	15
04 Western United (W)	36	22	11	3	8	37	34	3
05 Central Coast Mariners (W)	35	22	10	5	7	31	24	7
06 Newcastle Jets (W)	33	22	10	3	9	43	36	7
07 WS Wanderers (W)	33	22	10	3	9	30	30	0
08 Wellington Phoenix (W)	28	22	9	1	12	36	33	3
09 Brisbane Roar (W)	26	22	7	5	10	28	35	-7
10 Perth Glory (W)	24	22	6	6	10	25	32	-7
11 Canberra United (W)	24	22	6	6	10	39	47	-8
12 Adelaide United (W)	15	22	4	3	15	21	56	-35

Head To Head

14/10/2023 22:00

Wellington Phoenix (W)

0 - 1

Melbourne City (W)

AUS WAL

19/11/2022 22:00

Wellington Phoenix (W)

1 - 4

Melbourne City (W)

AUS WAL

09/01/2022 01:05

Melbourne City (W)

4 - 0

Wellington Phoenix (W)

AUS WAL

Melbourne City (W)

100%

Draw

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Melbourne City (W) Last 6 matches

14/01/2024 02:00

WS Wanderers (W) 1 - 0 Melbourne City (W) AUS WAL

06/01/2024 02:30

Adelaide United (W) 0 - 5 Melbourne City (W) AUS WAL

28/12/2023 02:00

Melbourne City (W) 5 - 3 Brisbane Roar (W) AUS WAL

23/12/2023 02:00

Melbourne City (W) 1 - 0 Melbourne Victory (W) AUS WAL

15/12/2023 04:30

Central Coast Mariners (W) 1 - 1 Melbourne City (W) AUS WAL

09/12/2023 01:00

Melbourne City (W) 1 - 3 Perth Glory (W) AUS WAL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Wellington Phoenix (W)

12/01/2024 04:45

Wellington Phoenix (W) 1 - 2 Central Coast Mariners (W) AUS WAL

07/01/2024 03:00

Brisbane Roar (W) 2 - 1 Wellington Phoenix (W) AUS WAL

29/12/2023 02:00

Sydney FC (W) 1 - 0 Wellington Phoenix (W) AUS WAL

22/12/2023 21:45

Wellington Phoenix (W) 2 - 0 Newcastle Jets (W) AUS WAL

16/12/2023 02:30

Adelaide United (W) 2 - 1 Wellington Phoenix (W) AUS WAL

09/12/2023 23:00

Wellington Phoenix (W) 2 - 2 Melbourne Victory (W) AUS WAL

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Australia W-League

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

Played games

Melbourne City (W)

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

16 (64%)9 (36%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

12 (55%)10 (45%)

Melbourne City (W)

Recent matches

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Under /Over

(76%)19 6(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)9 13(59%)

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)12 10(45%)

/Yes

(52%)13 12(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Melbourne City (W)

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Shots

Melbourne City (W)

Total shots

12.60 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 3.50

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Total shots

11.64 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 2.53

Melbourne City (W) Pass Wellington Phoenix (W)

Total passes

13115

Avg. 525 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

9139

Avg. 415 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Melbourne City (W)

2364

Avg. 94.56 / game

Wellington Phoenix (W)

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Wellington Phoenix (W)

1078

Avg. 49.00 / game

OTHERS

Melbourne City (W)

Played games

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.23

5.20

130

Corners

4.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.28

Offsides

1.91

3.48

GK saves

3.73

Melbourne City (W)

DISCIPLINARY

Wellington Phoenix (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.76

1.05

0.04

0.05

7.32

183

Fouls

200

9.09

15.68

392

Tackles

471

21.41

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) on 20 January 2024 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 W-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.

Melbourne City (W) vs Wellington Phoenix (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Melbourne City (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Wellington Phoenix (W)'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 W-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 W-League standings and the Australia W-League form table to understand exactly where Melbourne City (W) and Wellington Phoenix (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Australia W-League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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