Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United: match statistics
Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne Victory FC played against Adelaide United in A-League (Australia). The game was played on December 13, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Melbourne Victory FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Adelaide United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne Victory FC scores 0.57 goals per game and allows 1.57. Adelaide United scores 1.57 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 14% of Melbourne Victory FC's games and 71% of Adelaide United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 71%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne Victory FC has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.45 per game. Melbourne Victory FC takes 15.4 shots per game, while Adelaide United takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne Victory FC leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Adelaide United leads at halftime in 14% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne Victory FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For Adelaide United, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 48% 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 Victory FC | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.31 |
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.
Adelaide United is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.2 pts / game - Adelaide United
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.
Adelaide United is 175% better for: goals scored per game.
0.57 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.57 goals / game - Adelaide United
Adelaide United is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.29 goals / game - Adelaide United
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 29% of games (2 of 7 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
Adelaide United scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 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 Victory FC
Over / Under - Adelaide United
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.
Adelaide United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.14 pts / game - Adelaide United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne Victory FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 Victory FC
Adelaide United
* 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 Victory FC | Liga | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.14 | 2.36 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 14% | 48% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 45% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 32% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United?
The A-League match finished Melbourne Victory FC 2:1 Adelaide United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United?
Melbourne Victory FC score 0.57 goals per game on average and Adelaide United 1.57. The A-League average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 14% of Melbourne Victory FC's matches and 71% of Adelaide United's.
What form are Melbourne Victory FC and Adelaide United in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne Victory FC have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Adelaide United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United?
The statistical background for Melbourne Victory FC vs Adelaide United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.