The big picture

Melbourne Victory come in 3rd on the ladder with 7 points; Adelaide United are 10th on 2. Melbourne Victory have the higher position to protect.

Melbourne Victory are 2–1–1 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 0.8 against.

Adelaide United are 0–2–2 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 1.5 against.

Form

Melbourne Victory have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Roar 0–2.

Adelaide United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Wellington Phoenix 0–2.

Head to head

These sides have met 15 times on our records since 2020: Melbourne Victory 12, Adelaide United 2, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Adelaide United won 2–1 at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Melbourne Victory by 4 goals in 2021-22 (5–1).

Players to watch

For Melbourne Victory, watch Alana Jancevski (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Holly Furphy (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Adelaide United, watch India Breier (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At The Home of the Matildas

Melbourne Victory have won 3 of their last 8 at The Home of the Matildas.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Melbourne Victory go in as clear favourites.