Melbourne City Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 July

Melbourne City Youth(W)
LDLLL
13th place in VIC Women’s Premier League
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17/07/2026 02:00
Essendon Royals (W)
WWWLL
3rd place in VIC Women’s Premier League
VIC Women’s Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne City Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 17 July 2026 (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 Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W) preview before placing your bet.

  • Melbourne City Youth(W) will face Essendon Royals (W) in VIC Women’s Premier League on July 17, 2026 at 02:00.
  • Melbourne City Youth(W) are currently 13th with 7 points after 19 matches.
  • Essendon Royals (W) sit 3rd with 41 points from 20 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 17/07/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Box Hill (W) Box Hill (W)
44 20 14 2 4 56 24 32
02 FC Bulleen Lions (W) FC Bulleen Lions (W)
42 20 13 3 4 50 19 31
03 Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
41 20 13 2 5 54 23 31
04 Avondale FC (W) Avondale FC (W)
38 20 12 2 6 48 22 26
05 South Melbourne (W) South Melbourne (W)
38 20 11 5 4 41 19 22
06 Alamein (W) Alamein (W)
35 20 11 2 7 27 21 6
07 Boroondara Eagles (W) Boroondara Eagles (W)
34 19 11 1 7 40 29 11
08 Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W) Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)
26 19 8 2 9 33 36 -3
09 Spring Hills FC (W) Spring Hills FC (W)
26 20 8 2 10 25 29 -4
10 Heidelberg United (W) Heidelberg United (W)
22 20 6 4 10 31 39 -8
11 Keilor Park (W) Keilor Park (W)
22 20 6 4 10 21 36 -15
12 Preston Lions (W) Preston Lions (W)
17 19 4 5 10 23 37 -14
13 Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W)
7 19 2 1 16 19 75 -56
14 Bentleigh Greens (W) Bentleigh Greens (W)
4 20 1 1 18 14 73 -59
Head To Head
11/04/2026 01:00
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
5 - 1
Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
Essendon Royals (W)
1
100%
Draw
0
0%
Melbourne City Youth(W)
0
0%
Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W) Last 6 matches
04/07/2026 01:00
Keilor Park (W) 3 - 1 Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
27/06/2026 01:00
Melbourne City Youth(W) 1 - 6 Avondale FC (W)
AUS WPL
20/06/2026 03:45
FC Bulleen Lions (W) 5 - 0 Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
06/06/2026 01:00
Alamein (W) 2 - 1 Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
29/05/2026 06:30
Spring Hills FC (W) 1 - 1 Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
24/05/2026 01:00
Boroondara Eagles (W) 3 - 0 Melbourne City Youth(W)
AUS WPL
Win
0%
Draw
17%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
11/07/2026 01:00
Essendon Royals (W) 3 - 0 Keilor Park (W)
AUS WPL
03/07/2026 22:00
Avondale FC (W) 4 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)
AUS WPL
30/06/2026 06:00
Alamein (W) 0 - 0 Essendon Royals (W)
AUS VWC
27/06/2026 01:00
Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 2 FC Bulleen Lions (W)
AUS WPL
20/06/2026 01:15
Essendon Royals (W) 2 - 0 Alamein (W)
AUS WPL
06/06/2026 01:00
Essendon Royals (W) 2 - 1 Spring Hills FC (W)
AUS WPL
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues VIC Women’s Premier Le...
Played games
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
9
 Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
11
Goals
Scored
12
Avg. per game
1.33
Conceded
34
Avg. per game
3.78
Scored
29
Avg. per game
2.64
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
1.09
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 9 home matches
YesNo
6 (67%)3 (33%)
In last 9 home matches
NoYes
10 (91%)1 (9%)
Melbourne City Youth(W)

Melbourne City Youth(W)

Recent matches

Essendon Royals (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Under /Over

(78%)7 2(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)10 1(9%)

Under /Over

(67%)6 3(33%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(64%)7 4(36%)

Under /Over

(78%)7 2(22%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)7 4(36%)

/Yes

(56%)5 4(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)8 3(27%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W)
Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
Shots
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Total shots
5.83 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
Total shots
13.20 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Melbourne City Youth(W) Melbourne City Youth(W) Pass Essendon Royals (W) Essendon Royals (W)
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
460
Avg. 51.11 / game
 Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
913
Avg. 83.00 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
338
Avg. 37.56 / game
 Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
925
Avg. 84.09 / game
OTHERS
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
9
Played games
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
11
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.11
1
Clean sheets
2
0.18
3.11
28
Corners
63
5.73
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Melbourne City Youth(W)
Melbourne City Youth(W)
DISCIPLINARY
Essendon Royals (W)
Essendon Royals (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.78
7
Yellow card
7
0.64
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.09
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Melbourne City Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne City Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 17 July 2026 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 VIC Women’s Premier 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 Youth(W) vs Essendon Royals (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Melbourne City Youth(W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Essendon Royals (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.

VIC Women’s Premier 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 VIC Women’s Premier League standings and the VIC Women’s Premier League form table to understand exactly where Melbourne City Youth(W) and Essendon Royals (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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