Melbourne City vs Gangwon: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Melbourne City prepare to host Gangwon FC on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 11:00, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Melbourne City, currently 5th in the standings with 13 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Gangwon FC, sitting 8th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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In their previous league match against Ulsan, Melbourne City recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Beach, Behich, Ferreyra, Delbridge, Atkinson, Lopane, Kuen, Teague, Younis, Caputo, Memeti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Gangwon FC's last outing came against Shanghai Port, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Park, Song, Tuci, Shin, Kang, Kim, Lee, Seo, Mo, Sang-Hyeok, Goh. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Melbourne City are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, Gangwon FC are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Melbourne City's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Gangwon FC's games average 2.9 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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