'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Melbourne Victory will welcome Adelaide United to AAMI Park in the Australia Cup on Saturday. Both sides are in splendid form ahead of this fixture.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Preview
Both teams have been eternal rivals and are set to rekindle their hostilities in this edition of the Australia Cup. Melbourne Victory opened their campaign with a 4-1 win over second-tier side Lambton Jaffas in the round of 32. They went on to crush NWS Spirit 4-0 in the round of 16 before handing another 4-0 drubbing to Moreton City Excelsior in the quarterfinals.
Big V, who won the Australia Cup in 2015 and 2021, are eying a third success following unimpressive campaigns in recent editions. They are seen as one of the top favorites for this year’s competition. Melbourne Victory will come into this clash on the back of a six-game winning streak in all competitions.
Adelaide United have performed better than their previous campaign when they were eliminated in the round of 16. They saw off the challenge of Blacktown City 3-2 in the round of 32 and then defeated Olympic Kingsway 3-2 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Adelaide United had the final say 2-1 in an intense challenge against Western Sydney Wanderers
The Reds have won the Australia Cup on three occasions, with their last success occurring in 2019. They are eying a fourth title but Melbourne Victory stand in their way as a huge challenge. The last time the sides clashed, Melbourne Victory emerged the winner 2-1 in an away fixture.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Melbourne Victory have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches against Adelaide United.
- Melbourne Victory have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five home matches against Adelaide United.
- Melbourne Victory have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Adelaide United have won four times and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have been flawless in their last five matches, recording five wins each. Form Guide: Melbourne Victory – W-W-W-W-W, Adelaide United – W-W-W-W-W.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Prediction
We expect a fiercely contested clash between the sides, who are set to face off for the 72nd time in all competitions.
Melbourne Victory boast 32 wins as opposed to 23 for Adelaide United in their clashes so far, while 16 meetings have ended in stalemates.
Melbourne Victory are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Melbourne Victory 2-1 Adelaide United
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Melbourne Victory to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Melbourne Victory to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Adelaide United to score - Yes
