Auckland vs Melbourne City: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips
A-League
Auckland vs Melbourne City Predictions
Over 1.5
Auckland 2 - 1 Melbourne City
Visitor Picks (1x2) for Auckland vs Melbourne City
Who will win?
1
Auckland
x
Draw
2
Melbourne City
Auckland welcome Melbourne City in A-League action on Saturday, 28 February 2026. Time to see what the numbers say.
How Are They Looking?
Auckland's recent form reads WDLWL — nothing too dramatic either way.
Neither here nor there for Melbourne City with 3 draws from 5 outings.
Breaking Down The Odds
Our model gives Auckland the slight nod (53.30%), though Melbourne City at 20.00% means this is no foregone conclusion. Draw probability: 26.70%. Our model reckons this ends 2-1.
Will We See Goals?
Expect goals at both ends — BTTS comes in at 73.30% on our model.
Goals expected here. Over 2.5 at 80.00% confidence. The Over 1.5 (90.00%) looks nailed on, and even Over 3.5 (40.00%) isn't crazy.
Our Pick
We're going with Over 1.5 Goals at 1.36. The algorithm puts this at 90.00%.
Market Prices
Bookies have it: Auckland 2.05, Draw 3.70, Melbourne City 3.20. BTTS Yes is 1.62, No is 2.20. Over 2.5 Goals at 1.73.
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