A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 03:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Westpac Stadium
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC Prediction & Stats - A-League 2026/27
Predictions
There is history in this one. Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory FC open their A-League against a familiar opponent, and the past meetings give this fixture an edge from the first whistle.
It is played on 18/10 (Sunday) at Westpac Stadium, kicking off at 03:00 (UK time).
Our full Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC prediction is below — worth a read before you commit to a market.
Our verdict on Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC
Both sides begin their A-League here, so the analysis leans more on personnel and pre-season signals than on live form. With that in mind, this is the selection we favour:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 18-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Melbourne Victory FC the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all A-League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reading Wellington Phoenix's form
Wellington Phoenix come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.
Recent results — Wellington Phoenix
24/04/2026 05:35
18/04/2026 01:00
12/04/2026 01:00
05/04/2026 01:00
21/03/2026 00:00
Reading Melbourne Victory FC's form
Melbourne Victory FC likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Melbourne Victory FC
02/05/2026 05:40
25/04/2026 05:35
17/04/2026 05:35
11/04/2026 01:00
05/04/2026 01:00
The head-to-head favours Melbourne Victory FC
Melbourne Victory FC have generally come out ahead of The Nix in their recent meetings.
From 52 match(es):
Melbourne Victory FC: 27 win(s)
Wellington Phoenix: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 12
That trend is worth factoring into the Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC prediction.
Form comparison Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Wellington Phoenix
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC
Match: Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory FC
Competition: A-League
Date: Sunday, 18/10/2026
Kick-off: 03:00 (UK time)
Venue: Westpac Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Yellow Army vs Boys in Blue that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.33
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 67%
Cards
0
League: 5.33
Corners
0
League: 7
Home Team
Wellington Phoenix
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
A-League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auckland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Macarthur
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Sydney FC
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Western Sydney Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Adelaide United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Brisbane Roar
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Central Coast Mariners
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Melbourne Victory FC
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Newcastle Jets FC
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Wellington Phoenix
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Perth Glory FC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Melbourne City FC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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