Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics
Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City FC present a very even level, suggesting a draw result. Both teams occupy neighboring positions in the table (9th and 8th place) and have an identical points-per-game record in the last five matches (1.4 PPG). Wellington holds the home advantage with a goal difference of 0 in home matches and a higher xG (1.71 vs 1.24), giving them a chance for victory. Melbourne City, however, stands out with solid defense on the road (57% clean sheets) and a high percentage of draws in away matches (43%). The form of both teams is unstable, with two victories in the last five games. Considering the balanced offensive and defensive statistics and the visitors' tendency to draw, the most probable scenario is a sharing of points.
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wellington Phoenix played against Melbourne City FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Wellington Phoenix has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Wellington Phoenix scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.86. Melbourne City FC scores 1.07 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 79% of Wellington Phoenix's games and 40% of Melbourne City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 79% and 33%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Wellington Phoenix has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.50 per game. Wellington Phoenix takes 13.6 shots per game, while Melbourne City FC takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Wellington Phoenix leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wellington Phoenix's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Melbourne City FC, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City FC present a very even level, suggesting a draw result. Both teams occupy neighboring positions in the table (9th and 8th place) and have an identical points-per-game record in the last five matches (1.4 PPG). Wellington holds the home advantage with a goal difference of 0 in home matches and a higher xG (1.71 vs 1.24), giving them a chance for victory. Melbourne City, however, stands out with solid defense on the road (57% clean sheets) and a high percentage of draws in away matches (43%). The form of both teams is unstable, with two victories in the last five games. Considering the balanced offensive and defensive statistics and the visitors' tendency to draw, the most probable scenario is a sharing of 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
| Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
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.
Wellington Phoenix is 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.07 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Melbourne City FC is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.2 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 meczów).
Melbourne City FC scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 14% (2 of 14 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 - Wellington Phoenix
Over / Under - Melbourne City 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 City FC is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.27 pts / game - Melbourne City FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 36%. 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.
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). 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
Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne City 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
| Wellington Phoenix | Liga | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 52% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 79% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 74% | ▼ 53% |
^ 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 Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City FC?
The A-League match finished Wellington Phoenix 2:2 Melbourne City FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City FC?
Wellington Phoenix score 1.57 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.07. The A-League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Wellington Phoenix's matches and 40% of Melbourne City FC's.
What form are Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Wellington Phoenix have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Melbourne City FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City FC?
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.