Auckland vs Melbourne City: result 1-1 and analysis
A-LeagueQuarter-finalsKick-off on May 2, 2026 at 05:00 AM (UTC)Go Media Stadium, Auckland
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What was the result of Auckland vs Melbourne City?
Auckland and Melbourne City drew 1-1 on May 2, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 45′G. MayAuckland
- 90′M. MemetiMelbourne City
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Auckland have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Melbourne City have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Sydney(away) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 0-1 | A-League |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Adelaide United(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Macarthur(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Adelaide United(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Brisbane Roar(away) | 3-2 | A-League |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 2-0 | A-League |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 2-1 | A-League |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Western Sydney Wanderers(home) | 3-0 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Auckland win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Melbourne City win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | Auckland 3-0 Melbourne City | A-League |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Melbourne City 2-1 Auckland | A-League |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Auckland 3-0 Melbourne City | A-League |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Melbourne City 2-2 Auckland | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Auckland vs Melbourne City on Feb 28, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Auckland score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Melbourne City score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Melbourne City | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Auckland sit 3rd in A-League (42 points from 26 matches) and Melbourne City sit 6th (38 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Auckland | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | 42 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 38 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy