Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory, A-League on Sun, 03 Jan 2027 06:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Melbourne Victory host Perth Glory in the A-League on Sunday 3 January (kick-off 06:00 UK).
The key numbers
Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Perth Glory, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Nine of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Melbourne Victory have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.00.
10 of Perth Glory’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Perth Glory’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Perth Glory have no wins, five draws and four defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.56 points per game, scoring 0.89 and conceding 1.78.
Melbourne Victory (11th) and Perth Glory (10th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Melbourne Victory the stronger side, 49 rating points above Perth Glory (Melbourne Victory 1481, Perth Glory 1433, after at least 240 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 2 January 2026, finished Melbourne Victory 3–2 Perth Glory.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · A-League · AAMI Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Melbourne Victory 6 · draws 0 · Perth Glory 0 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Melbourne Victory 2W 1D 2L · Perth Glory 2W 2D 1L
Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory (A-League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Melbourne Victory for / against | Line | Perth Glory for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.57 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.38 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14 for · 10.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.25 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.29 for · 3.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.29 for · 11.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.63 for · 9.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.43 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Melbourne Victory
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Sawyer n 3 | 44.3 | 5.4 | 1.4 | — |
| Nishan Velupillay n 8 | 54.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| G. May n 8 | 68.5 | 1.6 | 1 | — |
| Brendan Hamill n 8 | 59.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | — |
| Louis D'Arrigo n 8 | 40.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. May n 8 | 68.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| R. Piscopo n 8 | 18.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Charles Nduka n 8 | 70.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Nikolaos Vergos n 8 | 32.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Harrison Sawyer n 3 | 44.3 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Mata n 8 | 74.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Nikolaos Vergos n 8 | 32.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Sawyer n 3 | 44.3 | 0 | 0.7 |
| R. Piscopo n 8 | 18.6 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Denis Genreau n 8 | 87.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Clarismario n 8 | 41.1 | 3 |
| Denis Genreau n 8 | 87.1 | 2.6 |
| J. Inserra n 8 | 65 | 2.6 |
| Sebastian Esposito n 8 | 81.4 | 2.4 |
| Jordi Valadon n 8 | 77.1 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Duncan n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
Perth Glory
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Scicluna n 8 | 25.9 | 3 | 3.5 | — |
| T. Lawrence n 8 | 80.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| William Freney n 8 | 77.5 | 2 | 0.9 | — |
| Henry Hore n 8 | 71.9 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| C. Timmins n 8 | 45.3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Taggart n 8 | 52 | 3 | 1.1 |
| Gabriel Popovic n 8 | 38.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| T. Lawrence n 8 | 80.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Jaiden Kucharski n 8 | 60.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Sebastian Despotovski n 8 | 65 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lawrence n 8 | 80.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Stefan Colakovski n 8 | 44.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gabriel Popovic n 8 | 38.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Sebastian Despotovski n 8 | 65 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| L. Tevere n 8 | 46.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Didulica n 5 | 17 | 5.3 |
| W. Freney n 8 | 81.5 | 4.4 |
| Nicholas Pennington n 8 | 87.5 | 3.2 |
| William Freney n 8 | 77.5 | 3.2 |
| Giovanni De Abreu n 8 | 75.3 | 3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Sutton n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-02 Melbourne Victory 3–2 Perth Glory
- 2025-10-31 Perth Glory 0–2 Melbourne Victory
- 2025-02-01 Perth Glory 0–2 Melbourne Victory
- 2024-12-08 Melbourne Victory 2–0 Perth Glory
- 2024-03-31 Melbourne Victory 2–1 Perth Glory
- 2024-01-06 Perth Glory 2–3 Melbourne Victory
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory?
- In their last 6 meetings, Melbourne Victory won 6, Perth Glory won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory?
- Recent form — Melbourne Victory 2W 1D 2L; Perth Glory 2W 2D 1L.
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