Melbourne Victory chase fifth straight win over Western Sydney
Melbourne Victory meet Western Sydney at The Home of the Matildas, Saturday 5:00pm (A-League Women). Melbourne Victory have won 9 of the 13 meetings with Western Sydney since 2019.
The big picture
Melbourne Victory come in 3rd on the ladder with 7 points; Western Sydney are 5th on 6. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Melbourne Victory are 2–1–1 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 0.8 against.
Western Sydney are 2–1 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 0.7 against.
Form
Melbourne Victory have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Roar 0–2.
Western Sydney have won three of their last five and most recently beat Canberra United 2–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 13 times on our records since 2019: Melbourne Victory 9, Western Sydney 1, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Melbourne Victory won 1–0 at Western Sydney Wanderers Academy.
Melbourne Victory have won the last four against Western Sydney.
Biggest margin between these two: Melbourne Victory by 5 goals in 2021-22 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Melbourne Victory, watch Sienna Saveska (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Alana Jancevski (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Western Sydney, watch Sofia Palywoda (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Elexa Marie Bahr Gutiérrez (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 have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
