Auckland vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics
Auckland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of 29:18 for the season. The hosts stand out offensively, recording an average of 1.5 goals per match at home with a high xG coefficient (2.15), indicating the quality of chances created. Melbourne City FC struggles in away matches, drawing as many as 56% of encounters, and their average goals scored stands at a mere 1.11 per match with a negative goal difference (-4). The form of both teams in the last five matches favors Auckland (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), and possession statistics are balanced, suggesting a tactical advantage for the hosts. Given Auckland's superiority in home play and the visitors' weaker efficiency on the road, a home victory is the most likely scenario, though Melbourne City's tendency to draw does not rule out a split of points.
Auckland vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Auckland played Melbourne City FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Auckland: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Melbourne City FC: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Auckland scores 1.61 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Melbourne City FC scores 1.11 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Auckland 67%, Melbourne City FC 50%. Over 2.5: Auckland 56%, Melbourne City FC 39%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.45. Auckland: 16.0 shots per match, Melbourne City FC: 12.2.
Match halves
Auckland: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.56. Melbourne City FC: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Auckland: 16-30 (7 goals). Melbourne City FC: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.83 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Auckland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of 29:18 for the season. The hosts stand out offensively, recording an average of 1.5 goals per match at home with a high xG coefficient (2.15), indicating the quality of chances created. Melbourne City FC struggles in away matches, drawing as many as 56% of encounters, and their average goals scored stands at a mere 1.11 per match with a negative goal difference (-4). The form of both teams in the last five matches favors Auckland (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), and possession statistics are balanced, suggesting a tactical advantage for the hosts. Given Auckland's superiority in home play and the visitors' weaker efficiency on the road, a home victory is the most likely scenario, though Melbourne City's tendency to draw does not rule out a split of points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Auckland | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Auckland is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Auckland · 1 pts / match - 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.
Auckland is 45% better for: goals scored per match.
1.61 goals / match - Auckland · 1.11 goals / match - Melbourne City FC
Auckland is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Auckland · 1.33 goals / match - Melbourne City FC
Auckland scores in 94% of matches (17 of 18 matches), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Melbourne City FC scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Auckland
Over / Under - Melbourne City FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Auckland is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / match - Auckland · 1.17 pts / match - Melbourne City FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Auckland
Melbourne City FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Auckland | Liga | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.61 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 55% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 24% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Auckland 0 - 0 - 1 Melbourne City FC. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Auckland vs Melbourne City FC?
The A-League match finished Auckland 3:0 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 Auckland vs Melbourne City FC?
Auckland score 1.61 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.11. The A-League average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Auckland's matches and 50% of Melbourne City FC's.
What form are Auckland and Melbourne City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Melbourne City FC 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Auckland vs Melbourne City FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Auckland vs Melbourne City FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.