Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics
Melbourne City FC shows better recent form over their last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to Western Sydney Wanderers (1.2 PPG), giving the visitors a slight edge. The hosts are in a distant 12th place in the table and have poor home form with just a 38% win rate and a high loss percentage (38%), conceding an average of 1 goal per match at home. Melbourne City, despite playing away, has better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs the hosts' 6%) and dominates in ball possession (55% vs 50%). A key factor is also Melbourne City's high rate of clean sheets away from home (50%), which points to a solid defense. Considering all statistics, Melbourne City FC has a higher chance of winning, although a draw is also probable due to the visitors' high away draw rate (50%).
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Western Sydney Wanderers played against Melbourne City FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Western Sydney Wanderers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 1.33. Melbourne City FC scores 1.13 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Western Sydney Wanderers's games and 44% of Melbourne City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 38%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.47 per game. Western Sydney Wanderers takes 15.2 shots per game, while Melbourne City FC takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.40 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Western Sydney Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Melbourne City FC, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 City FC shows better recent form over their last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to Western Sydney Wanderers (1.2 PPG), giving the visitors a slight edge. The hosts are in a distant 12th place in the table and have poor home form with just a 38% win rate and a high loss percentage (38%), conceding an average of 1 goal per match at home. Melbourne City, despite playing away, has better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs the hosts' 6%) and dominates in ball possession (55% vs 50%). A key factor is also Melbourne City's high rate of clean sheets away from home (50%), which points to a solid defense. Considering all statistics, Melbourne City FC has a higher chance of winning, although a draw is also probable due to the visitors' high away draw rate (50%).
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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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 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 City FC is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.4 pts / game - Melbourne City 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 City FC is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.13 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Melbourne City FC is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.25 goals / game - Melbourne City FC
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 meczów).
Melbourne City FC scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.87 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.19 pts / game - Melbourne City FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Western Sydney Wanderers
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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Liga | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 55% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 53% | 75% | ▼ 56% |
^ 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 Western Sydney Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Melbourne City FC. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City FC?
The A-League match finished Western Sydney Wanderers 1:1 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 Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City FC?
Western Sydney Wanderers score 0.80 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.13. The A-League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Western Sydney Wanderers's matches and 44% of Melbourne City FC's.
What form are Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Western Sydney Wanderers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 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 Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City FC?
The statistical background for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City 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.