TIPS - Melbourne Victory FC VS Western Sydney Wanderers

Posted Thursday, January 08, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(Melbourne Victory FC) Strength]:
1. Melbourne Victory FC star Juan Mata made 2 assists in the last game, helping the team secure a win.
2. Forward Nikolaos Vergos notched 5 goals for the team lately, showing his hot form.
3. Melbourne Victory FC won 3-2 over Perth Glory FC in the last match, securing a 4-game winning streak, showcasing outstanding form.
4. Melbourne Victory FC performed well at home lately, winning 3 consecutive home games.
5. Melbourne Victory FC scored 11 goals in the last 4 games, boasting aggressive attack and showing a clear improvement compared to the start of the season.
6. The AH line is -0.5 for the home side, revealing Melbourne Victory FC's home advantage and strong performances. They are highly likely to continue winning.

[(Western Sydney Wanderers) Strength]:
1. Western Sydney Wanderers' Brandon Borrello is one of the few highlights for the team on offense, scoring against Adelaide United away from home.

[(Western Sydney Wanderers) Weakness]:
1. Western Sydney Wanderers suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Macarthur FC in the last game, indicating poor recent form. They are still on a winless run.
2. Western Sydney Wanderers lost 3 away games in a row lately, demonstrating poor away form.
3. Western Sydney Wanderers are now at the bottom of the table, taking only 9 points, which shows their poor performances this season.
4. Western Sydney Wanderers lost 2-1 in their last encounter between the two teams, placing them at a mental disadvantage.

[Tips]:
This match is crucial for both sides.

Melbourne Victory FC aim to maintain their recent form, while Western Sydney Wanderers hope to shake off their current position at the bottom of the league table.

However, Western Sydney Wanderers' attacking performance has been lackluster lately, and their away form cannot be overestimated.

With Melbourne Victory's consistent recent displays and the current AH line, Melbourne Victory are favored to secure the win.

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