Auckland FC vs Melbourne City Prediction & Tips | A-League | FootballTips.app
Auckland FC
HomeFull Time
3 - 0
HT: 1 - 0
Saturday 28 February
Melbourne City
AwayAuckland FCTimelineMelbourne City
1st Half
Schreiber Z.
37'
Cosgrove S.Out: Sakai H.
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40'
Rogerson L.Assist: May G.
sports_soccer
43'
2nd Half
Randall J.
sports_soccer
59'
May G. (Randall J.)
sports_soccer
66'
Memeti M.Out: Caputo M.
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68'
Brook L.Out: Randall J.
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69'
Bonetig L.Out: Souprayen S.
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69'
Brimmer J.Out: Howieson C.
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71'
Durakovic E.Out: Atkinson N.
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77'
Rahmani K.Out: Arzani D.
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78'
Rashani E.Out: Younis M.
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78'
Ferguson B.Out: Rogerson L.
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87'
Mackay R.Out: Gallegos L. F.
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87'
Top stats
2.96Expected goals (xG)0.49
43%Ball possession57%
17Total shots11
9Shots on target2
5Big chances1
9Corner kicks7
69% (201/290)Passes77% (298/389)
0Yellow cards1
Shots
2.96Expected goals (xG)0.49
3.05xG on target (xGOT)0.23
17Total shots11
9Shots on target2
3Shots off target5
5Blocked shots4
13Shots inside the box7
4Shots outside the box4
0Hit the woodwork0
2Headed goals0
Attack
5Big chances1
9Corner kicks7
30Touches in opposition box17
0Accurate through passes0
4Offsides3
10Free kicks13
Passes
69% (201/290)Passes77% (298/389)
41% (27/66)Long passes26% (14/53)
61% (58/95)Passes in final third58% (63/108)
17% (4/23)Crosses30% (6/20)
1.53Expected assists (xA)0.56
18Throw ins29
Defense
13Fouls10
69% (18/26)Tackles78% (18/23)
63Duels won65
32Clearances33
9Interceptions6
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
2Goalkeeper saves5
0.23xGOT faced3.05
0.23Goals prevented0.05
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.04
X3.42
23.53
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 36% on target vs Away 32% on target
Standings: Home GD +11 (32pts) vs Away GD -4 (22pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+36), Creativity (+37)
donut_small Win Probabilities
93%
Auckland FC Win
4%
Draw
3%
Melbourne City Win
Auckland FC
Draw
Melbourne City
Match Preview
Auckland and Melbourne City are set to face off in an A-League showdown at Go Media Stadium on February 28, 2026.
With Auckland positioned at 2nd place in the league standings, they will take on Melbourne City, who currently sit in 8th place.
Auckland has been in impressive form this season, securing 9 wins out of their 18 matches so far.
On the other hand, Melbourne City has shown resilience with a 50 percent draw rate in their last 6 away matches, looking to challenge Auckland's dominance on the field.
As these two teams prepare to battle it out at Go Media Stadium, the clash promises to be an intriguing encounter between Auckland's consistency and Melbourne City's determination to improve their position in the standings.
Prediction: Auckland to win 3-2.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 18 matchesAuckland FCvsMelbourne City
radarTeam Profile
Auckland FC
Melbourne City
sports_soccer
68Attack32
shield
65Defense57
swap_horiz
44Possession58
gps_fixed
59Efficiency53
auto_fix_high
61Creativity24
gavel
49Discipline58
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
29Goals Scored20
18Goals Conceded24
6Clean Sheets7
63Big Chances36
44Big Chances Missed23
0Penalty Goals1
gps_fixedShooting
288Total Shots219
102Shots on Target69
swap_horizPassing & Possession
50.1%Avg Possession57.4%
7,002Total Passes9,273
78.6%Pass Accuracy82.9%
shieldDefending
345Tackles266
165Interceptions163
44Saves51
52.1%Duels Won46.2%
gavelDiscipline
208Fouls206
30Yellow Cards30
2Red Cards0
27Offsides39
analyticsOther
82Corners104
114Successful Dribbles99
3Errors Leading to Goal9
6.88Avg Rating6.71
League Standings Context
For Auckland FC
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 36 |
| 2 | Auckland | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 32 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 30 |
For Melbourne City
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CC Mariners | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 8 | Melbourne City | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 22 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
42.8/ 91.8
Dangerous Attacks
49.5/ 109.0
36.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
15.9
Total Shots
11.2
50.0%
Possession
54.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.1
1.0
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Head-to-Head Summary
1
Auckland FC Wins
33%
1
Draws
33%
1
Melbourne City Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 3
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Auckland FC | Melbourne City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 83%15/18 | 94%17/18 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 56%10/18 | 56%10/18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67%12/18 | 72%13/18 |
* Based on last 18 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Auckland FC
Au1
Auckland
1 - 0
Sydney FC
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
1 - 3
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
3 - 1
Wellington Phoenix
Au1
Auckland
1 - 2
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
1 - 1
Brisbane Roar
Home Games: Auckland FC
Au1
Auckland
1 - 0
Sydney FC
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
1 - 3
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
3 - 1
Wellington Phoenix
Au1
Auckland
1 - 2
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
1 - 1
Brisbane Roar
Last 6: Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
ACL
FC Seoul
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Newcastle Jets
0 - 1
Melbourne City
Away Games: Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
ACL
FC Seoul
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Newcastle Jets
0 - 1
Melbourne City
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.04
X3.42
23.53
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 36% on target vs Away 32% on target
Standings: Home GD +11 (32pts) vs Away GD -4 (22pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+36), Creativity (+37)
Match Preview
Auckland and Melbourne City are set to face off in an A-League showdown at Go Media Stadium on February 28, 2026.
With Auckland positioned at 2nd place in the league standings, they will take on Melbourne City, who currently sit in 8th place.
Auckland has been in impressive form this season, securing 9 wins out of their 18 matches so far.
On the other hand, Melbourne City has shown resilience with a 50 percent draw rate in their last 6 away matches, looking to challenge Auckland's dominance on the field.
As these two teams prepare to battle it out at Go Media Stadium, the clash promises to be an intriguing encounter between Auckland's consistency and Melbourne City's determination to improve their position in the standings.
Prediction: Auckland to win 3-2.
League Standings Context
For Auckland FC
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 36 |
| 2 | Auckland | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 32 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 30 |
For Melbourne City
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CC Mariners | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 8 | Melbourne City | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 22 |
Team Performance (Avg)
1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.1
1.0
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Auckland FC | Melbourne City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 83%15/18 | 94%17/18 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 56%10/18 | 56%10/18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67%12/18 | 72%13/18 |
* Based on last 18 matches
donut_small Win Probabilities
93%
Auckland FC Win
4%
Draw
3%
Melbourne City Win
Auckland FC
Draw
Melbourne City
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 18 matchesAuckland FCvsMelbourne City
radarTeam Profile
Auckland FC
Melbourne City
sports_soccer
68Attack32
shield
65Defense57
swap_horiz
44Possession58
gps_fixed
59Efficiency53
auto_fix_high
61Creativity24
gavel
49Discipline58
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
29Goals Scored20
18Goals Conceded24
6Clean Sheets7
63Big Chances36
44Big Chances Missed23
0Penalty Goals1
gps_fixedShooting
288Total Shots219
102Shots on Target69
swap_horizPassing & Possession
50.1%Avg Possession57.4%
7,002Total Passes9,273
78.6%Pass Accuracy82.9%
shieldDefending
345Tackles266
165Interceptions163
44Saves51
52.1%Duels Won46.2%
gavelDiscipline
208Fouls206
30Yellow Cards30
2Red Cards0
27Offsides39
analyticsOther
82Corners104
114Successful Dribbles99
3Errors Leading to Goal9
6.88Avg Rating6.71
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
42.8/ 91.8
Dangerous Attacks
49.5/ 109.0
36.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
15.9
Total Shots
11.2
50.0%
Possession
54.0%
Head-to-Head Summary
1
Auckland FC Wins
33%
1
Draws
33%
1
Melbourne City Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 3
Past Matches
Last 6: Auckland FC
Au1
Auckland
1 - 0
Sydney FC
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
1 - 3
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
3 - 1
Wellington Phoenix
Au1
Auckland
1 - 2
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
1 - 1
Brisbane Roar
Home Games: Auckland FC
Au1
Auckland
1 - 0
Sydney FC
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
1 - 3
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
3 - 1
Wellington Phoenix
Au1
Auckland
1 - 2
Newcastle Jets
Au1
Auckland
1 - 1
Brisbane Roar
Last 6: Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
ACL
FC Seoul
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Newcastle Jets
0 - 1
Melbourne City
Away Games: Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
ACL
FC Seoul
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Newcastle Jets
0 - 1
Melbourne City
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