On the model's scale they rate 0.55 in attack and 1.65 in defence (1.00 = an average top-flight side, lower defence is better), against A-League averages of 0.57 and 1.74: close to the division's average. Among the 12 rated sides in the division that is the 7th-best attack and the 4th-best defence. Next they travel to Auckland FC in the A-League on 17 October 2026, a match the model gives them 29%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, on one scale across every league we cover: 1.00 is an average top-flight side, so clubs in lower divisions read below it — how the ratings are built.
Next match: Melbourne City vs Auckland FC
Melbourne City travel to Auckland FC at Go Media Stadium, Auckland on 17 October 2026, 04:00 UTC. The model makes it 29% Melbourne City, 26% draw and 45% Auckland FC, with a most likely scoreline of 2-1. It projects 1.23 expected goals for Melbourne City against 1.67. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
Full preview and model analysis for Melbourne City vs Auckland FC
Recent meetings with Auckland FC
- 2 May 2026Auckland FC 1–1 Melbourne CityA-League
- 28 February 2026Auckland FC 3–0 Melbourne CityA-League
- 16 January 2026Melbourne City 2–1 Auckland FCA-League
- 18 January 2025Auckland FC 3–0 Melbourne CityA-League
- 15 December 2024Melbourne City 2–2 Auckland FCA-League
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.