Melbourne Victory FC vs Perth Glory FC: match statistics
Melbourne Victory FC displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive run of three victories in their last five overall fixtures. The hosts possess the advantage in xG stats (1.93 vs 1.24), indicating superior quality of chances created, and dominate possession (52% vs 39%). Despite Perth Glory FC's strong away record (75% win rate), they exhibit weaker chance conversion and a higher rate of goals conceded on the road (1.5 per match). While goal differences are comparable, Melbourne's statistical edge in home games and better recent form point towards a home win. The match promises to be competitive, yet the home field advantage and fan support should tip the scales in favor of Melbourne Victory FC.
Melbourne Victory FC vs Perth Glory FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne Victory FC played against Perth Glory FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 2, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Melbourne Victory FC has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Perth Glory FC has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne Victory FC scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.30. Perth Glory FC scores 1.00 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Melbourne Victory FC's games and 30% of Perth Glory FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne Victory FC has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.36 per game. Melbourne Victory FC takes 16.3 shots per game, while Perth Glory FC takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne Victory FC leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Perth Glory FC leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne Victory FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Perth Glory FC, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive run of three victories in their last five overall fixtures. The hosts possess the advantage in xG stats (1.93 vs 1.24), indicating superior quality of chances created, and dominate possession (52% vs 39%). Despite Perth Glory FC's strong away record (75% win rate), they exhibit weaker chance conversion and a higher rate of goals conceded on the road (1.5 per match). While goal differences are comparable, Melbourne's statistical edge in home games and better recent form point towards a home win. The match promises to be competitive, yet the home field advantage and fan support should tip the scales in favor of Melbourne Victory FC.
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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 | Perth Glory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.29 |
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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.8 pts / game - Perth Glory 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.
Melbourne Victory FC is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1 goals / game - Perth Glory FC
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 meczów), while Perth Glory FC keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 meczów).
Perth Glory FC scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 meczów), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 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 - Perth Glory 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 Victory FC is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.2 pts / game - Perth Glory FC
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.
Perth Glory 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). 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
Melbourne Victory FC
Perth Glory 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
| Melbourne Victory FC | Liga | Perth Glory FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 52% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 49% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | • 70% | 69% | • 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Perth Glory FC. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Melbourne Victory FC vs Perth Glory FC?
The A-League match finished Melbourne Victory FC 3:2 Perth Glory FC. 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 Perth Glory FC?
Melbourne Victory FC score 1.20 goals per game on average and Perth Glory FC 1.00. The A-League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Melbourne Victory FC's matches and 30% of Perth Glory FC's.
What form are Melbourne Victory FC and Perth Glory FC in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne Victory FC have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Perth Glory FC 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne Victory FC vs Perth Glory FC?
The statistical background for Melbourne Victory FC vs Perth Glory FC — 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.