Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMelbourne Victory to win ✗42% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.34
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory preview and prediction
The match
The Australia Cup sees Western Sydney Wanderers take on Melbourne Victory on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 10:30 (WAT) at CommBank Stadium.
Form guide
Western Sydney Wanderers's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Chelsea 4–6 away. They average 1.2 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Melbourne Victory's last 5: WLWDD Most recently they beat Kingborough Lions 4–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Melbourne Victory arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished Western Sydney Wanderers 0–2 Melbourne Victory.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.4 for Western Sydney Wanderers and 1.6 for Melbourne Victory. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Western Sydney Wanderers 35%, draw 23%, Melbourne Victory 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Western Sydney Wanderers 1–1 Melbourne Victory. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Western Sydney Wanderers35%fair 2.84 · @2.70
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.30
Melbourne Victory42%fair 2.38 · @2.25
3.00Expected goals
1.42Western Sydney Wanderers xG
1.58Melbourne Victory xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Western Sydney Wanderers 1.4 – 1.6 Melbourne Victory expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?
On our numbers Western Sydney Wanderers have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Melbourne Victory 42%.
How many goals will there be in Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?
Our predicted score is Western Sydney Wanderers 1–1 Melbourne Victory, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory?
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory (Australia Cup) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at CommBank Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
