Melbourne Victory W vs Wellington Phoenix W: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Melbourne Victory W prepare to host Wellington Phoenix W on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 09:00, this AUSTRALIA: A League - Women fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Melbourne Victory W, currently 7th in the standings with 21 points from 16 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 14 points from 8 home 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Wellington Phoenix W, sitting 2nd with 24 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Melbourne Victory W and Wellington Phoenix W have favored Wellington Phoenix W, with Wellington Phoenix W claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Melbourne City W, Melbourne Victory W recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Wellington Phoenix W's last outing came against Central Coast W, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Melbourne Victory W are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Melbourne Victory W and Wellington Phoenix W are expected to use their standard structures. 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 Victory W's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Wellington Phoenix W's games average 3.4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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