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
Key match information
Melbourne Victory FC played Perth Glory FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 2 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Melbourne Victory FC: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Perth Glory FC: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Melbourne Victory FC scores 1.20 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Perth Glory FC scores 1.00 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Melbourne Victory FC 30%, Perth Glory FC 30%. Over 2.5: Melbourne Victory FC 40%, Perth Glory FC 40%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Melbourne Victory FC has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.36. Melbourne Victory FC: 16.3 shots per match, Perth Glory FC: 12.6.
Match halves
Melbourne Victory FC: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.70. Perth Glory FC: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.40.
Goals by minute
Melbourne Victory FC: 46-60 (5 goals). Perth Glory FC: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Melbourne Victory FC is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.2 goals / match - Melbourne Victory FC · 1 goals / match - Perth Glory FC
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 50% of matches (5 of 10 matches), while Perth Glory FC keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 matches).
Perth Glory FC scores in 50% of matches (5 of 10 matches), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 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 - Melbourne Victory FC
Over / Under - Perth Glory 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.
Melbourne Victory FC is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / match - Melbourne Victory FC · 1.2 pts / match - Perth Glory FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne Victory FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Perth Glory FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Melbourne Victory FC
Perth Glory 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
| Melbourne Victory FC | Liga | Perth Glory FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Melbourne Victory FC 1 - 0 - 0 Perth Glory FC. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.