Australia A-League Prediction - Melbourne Victory VS Western United FC

Australia A-League - Melbourne Victory VS Western United FC
Match Time: 20-02-2024 16:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Melbourne Victory has shown fluctuating league performances in recent years, with results varying each season. In the last season, after 26 regular-season matches, they could only manage 8 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses, ending up in the lower part of the league table and failing to secure a spot in the championship playoffs. This season, based on current performances, Melbourne Victory seems to have returned to form, with only 1 loss in the league so far. In the last round of matches, Melbourne Victory drew 0-0 away with Melbourne City. In the last 17 league matches, they have recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 1 loss, currently sitting in 4th place on the points table.

Western United made a decent start to their campaign in the Australian A-League in the 2019-2020 season. Subsequently, in the 2021-2022 season, they even won the league championship. However, their performance declined last season, with only 9 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses in 26 regular-season matches, finishing in 7th place and failing to qualify for the championship playoffs. This season, Western United's performance has been even worse. Despite winning 2-0 at home against Newcastle Jets in the last round, they currently have only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, sitting at the bottom of the league table.

Odds Analysis
Looking at their head-to-head record, although both teams have won half of the matches, Melbourne Victory didn't have a strong grip on defeating Western United last season and even suffered losses. However, this season, Melbourne Victory's performance is clearly superior to that of Western United. However, Melbourne Victory has been winless in the last 6 league matches, and considering their season so far, their maximum handicap at home is 1. Based on this, in this match, Melbourne Victory's initial handicap is set at 1.25. As their handicap reduces to 1 later on, it actually favors the likelihood of a home win.

Pick:Melbourne Victory