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

As Wellington Phoenix prepare to host Melbourne Victory on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Wellington Phoenix, currently 10th in the standings with 19 points from 15 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 11 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Melbourne Victory, sitting 8th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory have favored Melbourne Victory, with Melbourne Victory claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-5). This fixture has generally favored Melbourne Victory in recent years.

In their previous league match against Melbourne City, Wellington Phoenix recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-5-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kelly-Heald, Hughes, Tuiloma, James, Payne, Armiento, Nagasawa, Rufer, Retre, Najjarine, Eze. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Melbourne Victory's last outing came against Central Coast Mariners, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Warshawsky, Davidson, Jackson, Esposito, Rawlins, Genreau, D'Arrigo, Santos, Mata, Grimaldi, Vergos. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Wellington Phoenix are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Wellington Phoenix 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: Wellington Phoenix's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Melbourne Victory's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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