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Melbourne City vs Buriram United F.C.

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AFC Champions League 2025/2026 AAMI Park, Melbourne
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Match Events

13'
Causic G.
32'
Vidmar A.
37' Event
Bissoli
Assist: Schindler K.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this AFC Champions League 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Melbourne City
33%
Draws
40%
Buriram United F.C.
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Buriram United F.C.

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Buriram United F.C. have won more games recently than Melbourne City.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on Buriram United F.C. taking it.
  • Buriram United F.C. arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Buriram United F.C., who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Melbourne City Clean Sheet 18%
Buriram United F.C. Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Melbourne City Buriram United F.C.
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 11 21
Draws 9 3
Losses 10 6
Goals Scored 2 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.17 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 10, 2026 AFC Champions League
Buriram United F.C. vs Melbourne City
1:0
Mar 3, 2026 AFC Champions League
Melbourne City vs Buriram United F.C.
1:1
Oct 21, 2025 AFC Champions League
Melbourne City vs Buriram United F.C.
2:1
Nov 8, 2023 AFC Champions League
Melbourne City vs Buriram United F.C.
0:1
Oct 25, 2023 AFC Champions League
Buriram United F.C. vs Melbourne City
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Melbourne City Compare

Top Goalscorer Mazzeo B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Buriram United F.C. Compare

Top Goalscorer Bissoli
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Melbourne City 28 / 100
Buriram United F.C. 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Melbourne City Buriram United F.C.

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BUR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Melbourne City found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).

These sides typically produce 1.80 goals when they meet.

Melbourne City went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Buriram United F.C. has conceded goals in 53% of their last 30 outings.

Scoring Trends

Melbourne City VS Buriram United F.C.
2 Goals Scored 1.5
1.17 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 88%
83% Over 2.5 63%
17% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Melbourne City

(Home)
26 Jul
Weston Workers Bears
0 : 3
Melbourne City
02 May
Auckland FC
2 : 1
Melbourne City
26 Apr
Melbourne City
1 : 2
Adelaide Utd
18 Apr
Brisbane Roar
2 : 3
Melbourne City
12 Apr
Melbourne City
2 : 0
Wellington Phoenix
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Buriram United F.C.

(Away)
26 Jul
Pathum United
0 : 3
Buriram United F.C.
31 May
Buriram United F.C.
1 : 0
Prachuap
27 May
Buriram United F.C.
2 : 1
Selangor
20 May
Selangor
0 : 1
Buriram United F.C.
17 May
Buriram United F.C.
5 : 0
Ayutthaya United
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Al Hilal3
Al-Sadd4
Vissel Kobe3
Seoul1
Al Ahli SC1
Al-Duhail0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2
Johor DT3
Machida Zelvia1
Gangwon0
Al Ittihad1
Al Wahda0
Buriram United F.C.2
Melbourne City1
Tractor0
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai3
Quarter-finals
Al-Sadd3
Vissel Kobe4
Al Ahli SC2
Johor DT1
Machida Zelvia1
Al Ittihad0
Buriram United F.C.2
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai3
Semi-finals
Vissel Kobe1
Al Ahli SC2
Machida Zelvia1
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai0
Final
Al Ahli SC1
Machida Zelvia0