Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur: match statistics
Melbourne Victory FC displays significantly better form in their last five matches, boasting an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 3 draws, while Macarthur is going through a crisis with 4 losses and only 1 draw. The hosts have a clear advantage at their stadium with a 44% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +7, whereas the visitors win only 33% of their away fixtures with a -1 goal difference. Melbourne Victory dominates in terms of gameplay quality in home matches, averaging 1.92 xG and 53% ball possession, outperforming Macarthur (1.67 xG and 47% possession away). Another key factor is efficiency – the hosts score an average of 1.78 goals per home game, while the visitors score only 1.11 goals on the road and concede an average of 1.22 goals. Taking into account the current form of both teams and their home/away statistics, Melbourne Victory holds a clear edge, although their tendency to draw (33% in home matches) and the visitors' solid defense suggest the possibility of shared points.
Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne Victory FC played against Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Melbourne Victory FC has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Macarthur has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne Victory FC scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.30. Macarthur scores 1.25 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Melbourne Victory FC's games and 55% of Macarthur's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 40%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne Victory FC has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.57 per game. Melbourne Victory FC takes 17.0 shots per game, while Macarthur takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne Victory FC leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Macarthur leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne Victory FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Macarthur, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 55% 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 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Melbourne Victory FC displays significantly better form in their last five matches, boasting an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 3 draws, while Macarthur is going through a crisis with 4 losses and only 1 draw. The hosts have a clear advantage at their stadium with a 44% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +7, whereas the visitors win only 33% of their away fixtures with a -1 goal difference. Melbourne Victory dominates in terms of gameplay quality in home matches, averaging 1.92 xG and 53% ball possession, outperforming Macarthur (1.67 xG and 47% possession away). Another key factor is efficiency – the hosts score an average of 1.78 goals per home game, while the visitors score only 1.11 goals on the road and concede an average of 1.22 goals. Taking into account the current form of both teams and their home/away statistics, Melbourne Victory holds a clear edge, although their tendency to draw (33% in home matches) and the visitors' solid defense suggest the possibility of shared 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
| Melbourne Victory FC | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.30 |
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.
Melbourne Victory FC is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 0.4 pts / game - Macarthur
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 Victory FC is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.25 goals / game - Macarthur
Melbourne Victory FC is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.55 goals / game - Macarthur
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
Macarthur scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - 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 Victory FC is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.05 pts / game - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne Victory FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
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 Victory FC | Liga | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.80 | 2.81 | • 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Melbourne Victory FC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Macarthur. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur?
The A-League match finished Melbourne Victory FC 4:1 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 Victory FC vs Macarthur?
Melbourne Victory FC score 1.50 goals per game on average and Macarthur 1.25. The A-League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Melbourne Victory FC's matches and 55% of Macarthur's.
What form are Melbourne Victory FC and Macarthur in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne Victory FC have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Macarthur 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur?
The statistical background for Melbourne Victory FC vs Macarthur — 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.