The match of 27th round between Western United и Melbourne City took place at Jubilee Stadium on 19 August 2020, Wednesday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (3 January 2020) and ended with the victory of Melbourne City with a score 3-2.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 5 points.
Western United takes the 5th position in the league table with 39 points. This is the 25th of 20 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Western United can score -15 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 1 point (-15 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score -18 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Western United to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 45:34. In addition, the Western United offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Melbourne City is in the TOP-4 with 44 points. This is the 25th of 20 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 9 points (Melbourne City can score -15 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 9 points (-15 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score -18 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Melbourne City to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 46:36. In addition, the Melbourne City offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Western United Stats
The team scored 12 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, zero draws and 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 22-20. The average number of goals is 2.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.1.
Manager: Mark Rudan
Melbourne City Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-15. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.1.
Manager: Erick Mombaerts