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Match Finished
Under 3.5 Goals
90%SportPremi predicts Under 3.5 Goals because Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix have averaged just 2.2 goals per match recently, pointing to a tighter game.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Melbourne City defeated Wellington Phoenix 2–0 in the A-League (Matchday 12) on Friday, 3 January 2025.
Harry Politidis gave Melbourne City the lead in the 7th minute, assisted by Andreas Kuen before Nathaniel Atkinson doubled Melbourne City's lead in the 83rd minute, assisted by Michael Ghossaini.
Harry Politidis earned the highest SportPremi rating of 8.3, while Melbourne City finished with 21 shots and 54% possession compared to Wellington Phoenix's 1 shots and 46% possession.
8.3Harry PolitidisMelbourne City
7.6Made seven saves.
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0%0%0%| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Melbourne City | 26 | 16 | 48 |
| 11 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | -16 | 24 |
Melbourne City have won three of their last three home meetings with Wellington Phoenix.
Melbourne City have lost three of their last five matches.
Wellington Phoenix have won three of their last five matches.
Melbourne City have won four of the last six meetings between these sides.
Only one team has scored in five of the last six meetings between these sides.
Melbourne City4-3-3SportPremi player ratings for Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix in the A-League, Matchday 12.
After Matchday 26, Auckland lead A-League with 53 points. Melbourne City sit 2nd with 48 points, while Wellington Phoenix are 11th with 24 points.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Auckland | 26 | +22 | 53 |
| 2 | Melbourne City | 26 | +16 | 48 |
| 3 |  Western United | 26 | +18 | 47 |
| 4 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | +18 | 46 |
| 5 |  Melbourne Victory | 26 | +8 | 43 |
| 6 |  Adelaide United | 26 | -2 | 38 |
| 7 |  Sydney | 26 | +7 | 37 |
| 8 |  Macarthur | 26 | +5 | 33 |
| 9 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | -1 | 30 |
| 10 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | -22 | 26 |
| 11 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | -16 | 24 |
| 12 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | -19 | 21 |
| 13 |  Perth Glory | 26 | -34 | 17 |
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Melbourne City come into this fixture after a 2-0 loss to Lions, while Wellington Phoenix recorded a 4-0 loss to Macarthur in their previous match. Follow the match live with real-time scores, lineups, player ratings, and detailed match stats on SportPremi.
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Wellington Phoenix5-4-1
A. Vidmar
Coach
G. Italiano
Coach
Melbourne City
19 Z. Schreiber→ 19’7.5
47 K. Rahmani→ 64’7.0
35 M. Memeti→ 65’6.9
22 G. Ferreyra→ 81’6.3
50 M. Ghossaini👟→ 81’7.5
40 J. Nieuwenhuizen
41 L. WongWellington Phoenix
24 O. Hattum→ 46’6.7
23 L. Supyk→ 64’6.5
18 L. Kelly-Heald→ 81’6.2
41 N. Walker→ 81’6.2
3 C. Piper→ 89’
30 A. Kelly-Heald
3
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
HIGHEST WIN
2:01:0Goals Scored
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Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Central Coast Mariners | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Perth Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sydney | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Wellington Phoenix | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Melbourne City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Macarthur | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
