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Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC

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A-League 2025/2026 AAMI Park, Melbourne
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Match Events

17'
Deli F.
25' Event
Behich A.
26'
Sub
Ji Dong-Won In: Sawyer H.
Out: Ji Dong-Won

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this A-League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

42%
Melbourne City
20%
Draws
38%
Macarthur FC
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Melbourne City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Macarthur FC have won more games recently than Melbourne City.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Melbourne City taking it.
  • Regular A-League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Melbourne City Clean Sheet 20%
Macarthur FC Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Melbourne City Macarthur FC
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 11 12
Draws 9 8
Losses 10 10
Goals Scored 1.63 1.63
Goals Conceded 0.75 2.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 2.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 24, 2026 A-League
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City
6:2
Dec 23, 2025 A-League
Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC
1:1
Mar 7, 2025 A-League
Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC
2:0
Jan 25, 2025 A-League
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City
1:0
Mar 1, 2024 A-League
Macarthur FC vs Melbourne City
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Melbourne City Compare

Top Goalscorer Behich A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Macarthur FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Duran R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Melbourne City 42 / 100
Macarthur FC 36 / 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 Macarthur FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Macarthur FC's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.

Melbourne City scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Melbourne City stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Melbourne City VS Macarthur FC
1.63 Goals Scored 1.63
0.75 Goals Conceded 2.5
75% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 100%
13% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Melbourne City

(Home)
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
07 Apr
Melbourne City
2 : 1
Central Coast
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Macarthur FC

(Away)
24 Apr
Macarthur FC
4 : 0
Wellington Phoenix
19 Apr
Adelaide Utd
3 : 1
Macarthur FC
12 Apr
Perth Glory
3 : 1
Macarthur FC
02 Apr
Macarthur FC
3 : 2
Newcastle Jets
21 Mar
Auckland FC
1 : 2
Macarthur FC
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Newcastle Jets26153855:3948
2Adelaide Utd26127746:3643
3Auckland FC26119642:2942
4Melbourne Victory26117844:3340
5Sydney FC26116933:2539
6Melbourne City26108833:3338
7Macarthur FC26971037:4434
8Wellington Phoenix26961136:4833
9Central Coast26881035:4232
10Perth Glory26871132:3931
11Brisbane Roar26681227:3626
12Western Sydney Wanderers26561527:4321
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