As part of one of the matches of the 1/16 finals of the Australian Cup, the players of Western United and Melbourne Victory will come face to face. Which of the opponents will get the victory in this duel? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this match.
Western United
Western United finished in third place last season, but managed to win the playoffs and become the champion of Australia. In the final, the team of the hosts managed to beat Melbourne City with a score of 2:0. In July, the team held only one friendly meeting, in which they lost to Preston Lions with a score of 1:2. It is obvious that the club has not prepared well for the new season and it will be difficult for it to roll into the upcoming match.
Melbourne Victory
As for Melbourne Victory, this team became the second in the last season of the Australian championship, and was eliminated in the playoffs at the semi-final stage. The offender of the guest team was just today's opponent, who turned out to be stronger in the sum of two meetings. The team's only friendly meeting last offseason was played with Manchester United. "Melbourne" lost to the opponent with a score of 1:4. The main acquisition of the club was the transfer of the Portuguese Nani, who once played in the colors of the "red devils" himself.
Statistics and figures:
- Melbourne is the favorite of the meeting;
- Western United has 3 wins in 5 matches;
- Melbourne Victory won three times in 5 matches;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the opponents ended with a score of 4:1 in favor of Western United.
Forecast
I believe that the guests will be able to avenge the unsuccessful playoffs last year. The opponent will get the full program. Our bet will be in favor of the visiting team, whose victory is estimated by a solid quote.
