Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur: result 1-2 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 20Kick-off on May 6, 2021 at 09:05 AM (UTC)AAMI Park, Melbourne
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What was the result of Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur?
Macarthur won 1-2 on May 6, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 23′E. KamsobaMelbourne Victory
- 31′SusaetaMacarthur
- 69′James MeredithMacarthur
Official lineup for Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Melbourne Victory
4-2-3-1- 26L. Brooks
- 9Rudy Gestede
- 10R. Kruse
- 17E. Kamsoba
- 16B. Lauton
- 22J. Brimmer
- 8J. Butterfield
- 6L. Broxham
- 19D. Ryan
- 4N. Ansell
- 1M. Acton
Macarthur
3-4-2-1- 31L. Rose
- 33Susaeta
- 27M. Derbyshire
- 24C. M'Mombwa
- 29A. Martis
- 4Beñat
- 5M. Milligan
- 2J. McGing
- 15A. Šušnjar
- 12James Meredith
- 1A. Federici
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Melbourne Victory have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Macarthur have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2021 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Sydney(away) | 0-1 | A-League |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Western Sydney Wanderers(home) | 5-4 | A-League |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Melbourne City(away) | 0-7 | A-League |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Perth Glory(away) | 0-0 | A-League |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Melbourne City(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Newcastle Jets(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Adelaide United(away) | 1-3 | A-League |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Brisbane Roar(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
How many goals should we expect?
Melbourne Victory score 1.2 and concede 2.9 goals per match over their last 15; Macarthur score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Victory | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Macarthur | 1.3 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Melbourne Victory sit 4th in A-League (40 points from 26 matches) and Macarthur sit 7th (34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 40 |
| 7 | Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | 34 |
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