Melbourne Victory FC vs Wellington Phoenix: match statistics
Melbourne Victory FC vs Wellington Phoenix: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne Victory FC played against Wellington Phoenix in A-League (Australia). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 5:1.
Recent form
Melbourne Victory FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Wellington Phoenix has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne Victory FC scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.33. Wellington Phoenix scores 1.44 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 22% of Melbourne Victory FC's games and 89% of Wellington Phoenix's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 78%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne Victory FC has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.62 per game. Melbourne Victory FC takes 16.2 shots per game, while Wellington Phoenix takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne Victory FC leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Wellington Phoenix leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne Victory FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Wellington Phoenix, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% 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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.16 | 0.25 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.2 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
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.
Wellington Phoenix is 85% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.44 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory FC is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.67 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 44% of games (4 of 9 meczów), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 meczów).
Wellington Phoenix scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 meczów), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 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 - Wellington Phoenix
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC · 1 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne Victory FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. 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.
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (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
Melbourne Victory FC
Wellington Phoenix
* 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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.11 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 22% | 51% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 47% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 65% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Wellington Phoenix?
The A-League match finished Melbourne Victory FC 5:1 Wellington Phoenix. 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 Wellington Phoenix?
Melbourne Victory FC score 0.78 goals per game on average and Wellington Phoenix 1.44. The A-League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 22% of Melbourne Victory FC's matches and 89% of Wellington Phoenix's.
What form are Melbourne Victory FC and Wellington Phoenix in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne Victory FC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Wellington Phoenix 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne Victory FC vs Wellington Phoenix?
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.