Melbourne Victory
VS
Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix : Australia: A-League
Match Preview & Analysis
Melbourne Victory Set to Reignite A-League Campaign Against Wellington Phoenix
The A-League is heating up as Melbourne Victory prepare to face Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park on Monday, 29 December 2025. With the stakes high in the Australian top-flight league, both teams will be looking to assert their dominance and claim vital points. Melbourne Victory, having experienced a mixed run of form, will be seeking to capitalize on their home advantage and bounce back from recent setbacks. Meanwhile, Wellington Phoenix will aim to cause an upset and build on their own inconsistent form. As the two teams clash, the tension is palpable, and the outcome is far from certain.
Match Details
- Competition: Australia A-League
- Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
- Kick-off: 08:00 UTC, Monday, 29 December 2025
- Referee: Shaun Evans, Australia
Current Form
Melbourne Victory's recent run has been a mixed bag, with their home form reading DLWLLLDWW. Despite the inconsistency, they have shown glimpses of brilliance and will be looking to string together a series of positive results. On the other hand, Wellington Phoenix have struggled to find consistency, with their away form reading DWDLLWLLW. They will be seeking to address their travels woes and bring back a positive result from Melbourne.Team News & Predicted Lineups
Melbourne Victory will be without the services of B. Hamill, who is nursing a knee injury, while F. Lino and R. Piscopo are also sidelined due to injury. Despite these absentees, Melbourne Victory are expected to field a strong XI, with their predicted lineup likely to feature a mix of experience and youth. For Wellington Phoenix, the injury list is more extensive, with D. Edwards, H. Ishige, N. Mileusnic, J. Oluwayemi, T. Payne, L. Supyk, and N. Walker all missing the fixture due to various reasons. The Phoenix will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome these setbacks if they are to pose a challenge to their hosts.Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix is closely contested, with the former having edged their last meeting 3-2. This encounter will be a fiercely competitive affair, with both teams eager to assert their dominance and claim the points.Tactical Analysis
The match is likely to be characterized by Melbourne Victory's wingplay, as they look to exploit the Wellington Phoenix defense with swift interchanges and overlaps. The Phoenix, on the other hand, may adopt a low-block approach, seeking to nullify the Victory's attacking threat and catch them on the counter. The tactical battle will be intriguing, with Melbourne Victory's attacking flair pitted against Wellington Phoenix's defensive resilience.Match Prediction
Based on the current form and team news, Melbourne Victory are tipped to emerge victorious, with a predicted scoreline of 2-1 in their favor. However, given the unpredictability of the A-League, it would be prudent to opt for a double chance bet, covering both a Melbourne Victory win and a draw. The match promises to be an intense and closely contested affair, with both teams giving it their all in pursuit of the three points.Team Form
Melbourne Victory
LLDWW
Last 5: LLDWW
Wellington Phoenix
LWLLW
Last 5: LWLLW
Head to Head
Last result: Wellington Phoenix 2 - 3 Melbourne Victory
Match Predictions
🏆 Winner: Melbourne Victory (Win or draw)
⚽ Goals: -1.5
🎯 Advice: Double chance : Melbourne Victory or draw