Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
09/01/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • A-League Women - Round 12
  • Referee: Keighley A-M. (Nzl)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaChannel 10, Paramount+
hong-kongHong-kongHOY TV
new-zealandNew-zealandSky Sport 4
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDiscovery+ App, Discovery+, TNT Sports 1
usaUsaESPN App, ESPN+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.031.67
Ball possession
48%52%
Total shots
1710
Shots on target
53
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
76
Passes
72% (232/321)74% (270/363)
Expected goals (xG)
2.031.67
xG on target (xGOT)
1.531.11
Total shots
1710
Shots on target
53
Shots off target
64
Blocked shots
63
Shots inside the box
127
Shots outside the box
53
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
76
Touches in opposition box
2617
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
14
Free kicks
412
Passes
72% (232/321)74% (270/363)
Long passes
49% (24/49)46% (33/72)
Passes in final third
57% (62/109)54% (49/91)
Crosses
32% (10/31)15% (2/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.940.27
Throw ins
2230
Fouls
124
Tackles
86% (18/21)77% (10/13)
Duels won
4843
Clearances
2218
Interceptions
79
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
04
xGOT faced
1.111.53
Goals prevented
-0.890.53

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 16', 0 - 1, McKenna L. , Butrus D. (A),
  • 21', 0 - 2, Keane A. ,
  • 31', Davidson L. , Roestbakken K. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Leon L. , Elliott M. ,
  • 46', Wall L. , Woods M. ,
  • 46', Butrus D. , Henry B. ,
  • 54', Brazendale D. , Pijnenburg E. ,
  • 85', Uchendu C. , Jackson D. ,
  • 90', 1 - 2, Woods M. , Nunn B. (A),
  • 90+1', McNamara H. , Wilson E. ,

Chances of winning


Wellington Phoenix
30.7%
Draw
26.5%
Melbourne City
42.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.8% 23.8% 47.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

28.1% 23.2% 48.6%

Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne City Odds

1 X 2 Marga
Avarage Now
(Initially)
2.99
(3.1)
3.45
(3.75)
2.14
(1.88)
9.2%
(12.1%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne City?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Melbourne City (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League Women (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League Women (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wellington won 0.
    • In recent matches, Wellington has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Melbourne City is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Recently, Wellington has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Melbourne City has had a series of home games.
    • Melbourne City will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Wellington won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 3:15. (average 0.4:2.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Wellington won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1:6. (average 0.3:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne City were as follows:
    06.12.2025 Melbourne City - Wellington Phoenix 1:0
    29.03.2025 Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne City 0:1
    28.12.2024 Melbourne City - Wellington Phoenix 2:1
    20.01.2024 Melbourne City - Wellington Phoenix 2:1
    14.10.2023 Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne City 0:1
    Latest results of Wellington Phoenix
    Latest results of Melbourne City
    Australian A-League Women Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Melbourne City W861116:7919
    2Canberra W1053216:9718
    3Central Coast Mariners W1152418:16217
    4Melbourne Victory W1151519:15416
    5Perth W1050512:16-415
    6Brisbane Roar W841314:14013
    7Newcastle W1041512:14-213
    8Wellington Phoenix W933316:8812
    9Adelaide W93249:11-211
    10Sydney W102446:14-810
    11WS Wanderers W101278:22-145

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