Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur: match statistics
Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne City FC played against Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The game was played on December 23, 2025. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Macarthur has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne City FC scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.75. Macarthur scores 0.75 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Melbourne City FC's games and 38% of Macarthur's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 25%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne City FC has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.33 per game. Melbourne City FC takes 11.9 shots per game, while Macarthur takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Macarthur leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne City FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Macarthur, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Melbourne City FC | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.20 |
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.
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.
Melbourne City FC is 51% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Melbourne City FC · 0.75 goals / game - Macarthur
Melbourne City FC is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Melbourne City FC · 1 goals / game - Macarthur
Melbourne City FC scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 meczów).
Macarthur scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 63% (5 of 8 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 - Melbourne City FC
Over / Under - Macarthur
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 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Melbourne City FC · 1.13 pts / game - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Melbourne City FC
Macarthur
* 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
| Melbourne City FC | Liga | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.88 | 2.36 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 45% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 63% | 31% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 62% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur?
The A-League match finished Melbourne City FC 1:1 Macarthur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur?
Melbourne City FC score 1.13 goals per game on average and Macarthur 0.75. The A-League average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Melbourne City FC's matches and 38% of Macarthur's.
What form are Melbourne City FC and Macarthur in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne City FC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Macarthur 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Melbourne City FC vs Macarthur: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.