Match Details
The match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory is scheduled to take place on January 6, 2024, at HBF Park. It is a regular season A-League match. The odds for the match are as follows: Local Winner – 4.27, Draw – 4.20, Away Winner – 1.73.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on September 4, 2023, they played out a goalless draw. Looking back at their previous matches, Perth Glory has had the upper hand with three wins compared to Melbourne Victory’s two victories.
In terms of goals scored, Perth Glory has been more prolific with an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches against Melbourne Victory. Furthermore, there has been a trend of high-scoring games between these teams, with three or more goals being scored in four out of their last six meetings.
Team Form: Perth Glory
Perth Glory has had a mixed run of form recently. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won one game, lost four games, and drawn one game. Their attacking prowess is evident from the fact that they have scored an impressive total of 11 goals during this period.
However, defensively they have struggled as well by conceding a total of 15 goals in those six matches. This inconsistency has reflected in their league standings where information is not available at the moment.
In their most recent match against Central Coast Mariners on December 31st, Perth Glory suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 4-2 despite Adam Taggart’s early goal in the18th minute.
Team Form: Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory, on the other hand, has been performing well in recent matches. They are undefeated in their last six matches across all competitions, winning three and drawing three. Their away form has been particularly impressive with three wins and no losses.
In terms of goals scored, Melbourne Victory has been clinical with an average of 2.00 goals per game in their away matches during this period. Defensively, they have conceded six goals in those games.
In their most recent match against Adelaide United on December 30th, Melbourne Victory secured a comfortable 2-0 victory with goals from Zayd Machach and Bruno Fornaroli.
Key Players
For Perth Glory, Adam Taggart has been a standout player in recent matches. He has contributed with crucial goals and will be one to watch for his goal-scoring ability. Another player to keep an eye on is Slobodan Colakovski who has shown great creativity and playmaking skills.
Melbourne Victory boasts the talents of Zayd Machach who has been instrumental in creating scoring opportunities for his team. Bruno Fornaroli’s goal-scoring prowess makes him another key player to watch out for.
Statistical Insights
Perth Glory’s recent defensive struggles could be a concern as they have conceded an average of 2.50 goals per game in their last four matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Melbourne Victory’s solid defensive record stands out as they have kept clean sheets in two of their last three away matches.
Both teams have shown attacking prowess with Perth Glory scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game and Melbourne Victory averaging 2.00 goals per game in their respective recent fixtures.
Prediction: Perth Glory vs Melbourne Victory
Based on the analysis provided above, it is predicted that Melbourne Victory will emerge victorious from this encounter with a scoreline of Perth Glory 1 – 2 Melbourne Victory. The away team’s solid defensive record and strong attacking form make them the favorites to secure all three points in this match.
