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

Result
1:1
20/02/2026 at 03:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • A-League Women - Round 18
  • Referee: Ryan M. (Aus)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaChannel 10, Paramount+
hong-kongHong-kongHOY TV
new-zealandNew-zealandSky Sport 6
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDiscovery+ App, Discovery+, TNT Sports 5, TNT Sports 8, TNT Sports Extra
usaUsaESPN App, ESPN+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.181.48
Ball possession
57%43%
Total shots
715
Shots on target
24
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
28
Passes
71% (287/403)65% (190/291)
Expected goals (xG)
1.181.48
xG on target (xGOT)
1.091.01
Total shots
715
Shots on target
24
Shots off target
35
Blocked shots
26
Shots inside the box
410
Shots outside the box
35
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
28
Touches in opposition box
2134
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
71
Free kicks
45
Passes
71% (287/403)65% (190/291)
Long passes
35% (28/79)36% (20/56)
Passes in final third
53% (46/86)56% (75/133)
Crosses
33% (5/15)20% (5/25)
Expected assists (xA)
0.631.04
Throw ins
3041
Fouls
54
Tackles
54% (7/13)80% (8/10)
Duels won
4437
Clearances
5328
Interceptions
48
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
31
xGOT faced
1.011.09
Goals prevented
0.010.09

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 52', 1 - 0, Pollicina R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 59', Pijnenburg E. , Anthony M. ,
  • 81', Sakalis S. , Jancevski A. ,
  • 82', Leon L. , Benson Z. ,
  • 82', Pickett L. , Curtis R. ,
  • 87', 1 - 1, Woods M. , Vlok P. (A),
  • 89', Vlok P. , Brazendale D. ,
  • 90+1', Furphy H. , O'Grady E. ,

Chances of winning


Melbourne Victory
37.2%
Draw
26.2%
Wellington Phoenix
36.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
35.5% 25.7% 38.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

35.8% 25.9% 38.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Melbourne Victory has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)
  • Wellington Phoenix has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Melbourne Victory than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Wellington Phoenix than the current prediction. (+1.9%)
  • Melbourne Victory - Wellington Phoenix Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.46
    (2.55)
    3.49
    (3.52)
    2.5
    (2.33)
    9.4%
    (10.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Melbourne Victory - Wellington Phoenix?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH 0 - Melbourne Victory (1.85) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • DNB - Melbourne Victory (1.81) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • DC - Melbourne Victory (1.44) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Melbourne Victory (votes: 3 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 7 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League Women (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne Victory won 1.
    • Melbourne Victory has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Wellington is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Melbourne Victory won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:10. (average 1.8:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne Victory won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:4. (average 2.3:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Melbourne Victory - Wellington Phoenix were as follows:
    22.11.2025 Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne Victory 1:0
    07.02.2025 Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne Victory 1:1
    13.12.2024 Melbourne Victory - Wellington Phoenix 1:1
    02.03.2024 Melbourne Victory - Wellington Phoenix 5:3
    09.12.2023 Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne Victory 2:2
    Latest results of Melbourne Victory
    Latest results of Wellington Phoenix
    Australian A-League Women Table
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    PlWDLDiffPts
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    2Wellington Phoenix W20104638:172134
    3Canberra W2094730:24631
    4Brisbane Roar W2094737:39-231
    5Adelaide W2093824:26-230
    6Melbourne Victory W2084827:24328
    7Central Coast Mariners W2077627:26128
    8Perth W20731020:30-1024
    9Newcastle W20721130:36-623
    10Sydney W2047918:29-1119
    11WS Wanderers W20541118:34-1619

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