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

As Melbourne City prepare to host Melbourne Victory on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 09:35, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Melbourne City, currently 7th in the standings with 22 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 11 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Melbourne Victory, sitting 6th with 24 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have favored Melbourne City, with Melbourne Victory claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Western Sydney, Melbourne City recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Beach, Behich, Souprayen, Ferreyra, Shillington, Teague, Atkinson, Lopane, Kuen, Younis, Memeti. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Melbourne Victory's last outing came against Brisbane Roar FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Warshawsky, Davidson, Miranda, Esposito, Rawlins, Valadon, Genreau, Velupillay, Mata, Jelacic, Nduka. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Melbourne City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory 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 City's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Melbourne Victory's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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