Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics
Perth Glory FC is in very poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches (0-2-3) and conceding as many as 12 goals during this period. The hosts have the worst home record in the season with a 60% loss rate, although their xG (1.51) exceeds their actual goals scored (1.0 on average), which suggests misfortune in finishing. Melbourne City FC also does not shine in away matches, drawing as many as 45% of their away games and displaying average form (1-2-2 in their last five). The visitors have an advantage in ball possession (53% vs 49%) and a better shot conversion rate (9% vs 7%), but their away xG (1.34) is lower than Perth's at home. Considering the poor form of both teams, City's high tendency to draw away matches, and the balanced statistical quality, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Perth Glory FC played Melbourne City FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Perth Glory FC: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Melbourne City FC: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Perth Glory FC scores 1.14 and concedes 1.62 goals per match. Melbourne City FC scores 1.05 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Perth Glory FC 48%, Melbourne City FC 45%. Over 2.5: Perth Glory FC 57%, Melbourne City FC 40%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Melbourne City FC has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.25. Perth Glory FC: 11.5 shots per match, Melbourne City FC: 12.4.
Match halves
Perth Glory FC: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52. Melbourne City FC: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Perth Glory FC: 16-30 (7 goals). Melbourne City FC: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Perth Glory FC is in very poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches (0-2-3) and conceding as many as 12 goals during this period. The hosts have the worst home record in the season with a 60% loss rate, although their xG (1.51) exceeds their actual goals scored (1.0 on average), which suggests misfortune in finishing. Melbourne City FC also does not shine in away matches, drawing as many as 45% of their away games and displaying average form (1-2-2 in their last five). The visitors have an advantage in ball possession (53% vs 49%) and a better shot conversion rate (9% vs 7%), but their away xG (1.34) is lower than Perth's at home. Considering the poor form of both teams, City's high tendency to draw away matches, and the balanced statistical quality, the most likely outcome is a share of the 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
| Perth Glory FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Melbourne City FC is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Perth Glory FC · 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.
Perth Glory FC is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.14 goals / match - Perth Glory FC · 1.05 goals / match - Melbourne City FC
Melbourne City FC is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.62 goals / match - Perth Glory FC · 1.35 goals / match - Melbourne City FC
Perth Glory FC scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Melbourne City FC scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while Perth Glory FC keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Perth Glory FC
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Perth Glory FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
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
Perth Glory FC
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
| Perth Glory FC | Liga | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.76 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 59% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 23% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Perth Glory FC 1 - 0 - 1 Melbourne City FC. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC?
The A-League match finished Perth Glory FC 1:1 Melbourne City FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Perth Glory FC and Melbourne City FC?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Perth Glory FC won 1, Melbourne City FC won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC?
Perth Glory FC score 1.14 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.05. The A-League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Perth Glory FC's matches and 45% of Melbourne City FC's.
What form are Perth Glory FC and Melbourne City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Perth Glory FC have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 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 Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Perth Glory FC vs Melbourne City FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.