Macarthur vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced confrontation between Macarthur and Melbourne City FC. The hosts occupy 6th place in the table and have weaker home form (29% wins, 43% draws), scoring an average of just 0.86 goals per match at home with a high failure-to-score rate (43% FTS%). Melbourne City FC, despite being 5th in the league, presents a solid defense on the road (67% clean sheets, average 0.83 goals conceded), yet also struggles with scoring (0.83 goals average away). Both teams show a high propensity for draws – Macarthur 43% in home matches, Melbourne City as much as 50% away. Considering the goal difference (Macarthur -3 at home, Melbourne City 0 away), the guests' possession advantage (55% vs 45%), and similar xG values, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points.
Macarthur vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Macarthur played against Melbourne City FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 6:2.
Recent form
Macarthur has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Macarthur scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.29. Melbourne City FC scores 1.00 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Macarthur's games and 36% of Melbourne City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 29%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne City FC has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.42 per game. Macarthur takes 12.8 shots per game, while Melbourne City FC takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Macarthur leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Melbourne City FC, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced confrontation between Macarthur and Melbourne City FC. The hosts occupy 6th place in the table and have weaker home form (29% wins, 43% draws), scoring an average of just 0.86 goals per match at home with a high failure-to-score rate (43% FTS%). Melbourne City FC, despite being 5th in the league, presents a solid defense on the road (67% clean sheets, average 0.83 goals conceded), yet also struggles with scoring (0.83 goals average away). Both teams show a high propensity for draws – Macarthur 43% in home matches, Melbourne City as much as 50% away. Considering the goal difference (Macarthur -3 at home, Melbourne City 0 away), the guests' possession advantage (55% vs 45%), and similar xG values, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Macarthur | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Macarthur is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Macarthur · 1.4 pts / game - Melbourne City FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Macarthur is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Macarthur · 1 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Melbourne City FC is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Macarthur · 0.86 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Macarthur scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 meczów).
Melbourne City FC scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Macarthur
Over / Under - Melbourne City FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Melbourne City FC is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Macarthur · 1.36 pts / game - Melbourne City FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Macarthur
Melbourne City FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Macarthur | Liga | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.66 | ▼ 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 52% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Macarthur's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Melbourne City FC. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Melbourne City FC?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 6:2 Melbourne City FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Macarthur vs Melbourne City FC?
Macarthur score 1.07 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.00. The A-League average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Macarthur's matches and 36% of Melbourne City FC's.
What form are Macarthur and Melbourne City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Melbourne City FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Melbourne City FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.