Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction, H2H & Stats

Melbourne Victory

5|1

A-League

AAMI Park • MelbourneMonday, December 29, 2025 @ 08:00Full Time

Wellington Phoenix

Match Livescore

Full Time: 5 - 1

N. Vergos

Goal (Assist: N. Velupillay)

29'

R. Najjarine

Goal

N. Vergos

Goal (Assist: J. Rawlins)

42'

45+2

Manjrekar James

Yellow Card

N. Vergos

Goal

47'

Clarismario

Goal (Assist: J. Mata)

55'

N. Velupillay (in)

M. Grimaldi (out)

57'

⇄

57'

C. Armiento (in)

F. Conchie (out)

⇄

57'

K. Nagasawa (in)

L. Brooke-Smith (out)

⇄

64'

A. Rufer (in)

P. Retre (out)

L. D'Arrigo (in)

D. Genreau (out)

67'

⇄

J. Mata (in)

K. Jelacic (out)

67'

⇄

68'

J. Davidson (in)

A. Traore (out)

82'

⇄

Clarismario (in)

J. Reec (out)

82'

⇄

K. Jelacic

Goal (Assist: J. Reec)

90'

Adama Traoré

Yellow Card

90+4

Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

No recent H2H meetings recorded.

Melbourne Victory • Last 6 Matches

Date

Match

Score

Result

29/12/25
A-League
Melbourne VictoryvsWellington Phoenix
5 - 1
WinHome
20/12/25
A-League
Melbourne CityvsMelbourne Victory
1 - 0
WinAway
13/12/25
A-League
Melbourne VictoryvsAdelaide United
2 - 1
WinHome
05/12/25
A-League
MacarthurvsMelbourne Victory
0 - 0
DrawAway
28/11/25
A-League
Brisbane RoarvsMelbourne Victory
0 - 1
LossAway
22/11/25
A-League
SydneyvsMelbourne Victory
0 - 3
LossAway

Wellington Phoenix • Last 6 Matches

Date

Match

Score

Result

29/12/25
A-League
Melbourne VictoryvsWellington Phoenix
1 - 5
LossAway
21/12/25
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsCentral Coast Mariners
3 - 1
WinHome
14/12/25
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsNewcastle Jets
1 - 3
LossHome
06/12/25
A-League
AucklandvsWellington Phoenix
1 - 3
LossAway
29/11/25
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsAdelaide United
2 - 1
WinHome
22/11/25
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsMacarthur
0 - 1
LossHome

Lineups & Coaches

Melbourne Victory

Formation: 4-2-3-1

HOME

Arthur Diles• Head Coach

Starting XI

25
J. DuncanGoalkeeper
1:1
22
J. RawlinsDefender
2:4
15
S. EspositoDefender
2:3
21
RoderickDefender
2:2
2
J. DavidsonDefender
2:1
27
L. D'ArrigoMidfielder
3:2
8
J. ValadonMidfielder
3:1
17
N. VelupillayMidfielder
4:3
64
J. MataMidfielder
4:2
11
ClarismarioMidfielder
4:1
9
N. VergosForward
5:1

Substitutes

3
A. TraoreDefender
10
D. GenreauMidfielder
14
M. GrimaldiForward
16
J. InserraDefender
19
J. ReecForward
23
K. JelacicForward
40
J. WarshawskyGoalkeeper

Wellington Phoenix

Formation: 3-5-2

AWAY

Giancarlo Italiano• Head Coach

Starting XI

40
E. McCarronGoalkeeper
1:1
15
I. HughesDefender
2:3
4
M. JamesDefender
2:2
18
L. Kelly-HealdDefender
2:1
27
M. SheridanMidfielder
3:5
20
R. NajjarineMidfielder
3:4
14
A. RuferMidfielder
3:3
25
K. NagasawaMidfielder
3:2
11
C. ArmientoMidfielder
3:1
3
C. PiperForward
4:2
7
I. EzeForward
4:1

Substitutes

30
A. Kelly-Heald
5
F. ConchieMidfielder
8
P. RetreMidfielder
24
T. LokeForward
29
L. Brooke-SmithForward
31
R. LeeDefender
37
A. CassidyMidfielder

Injuries & Suspensions

Melbourne Victory

No major absentees reported.

Wellington Phoenix

No major absentees reported.

Quick Match Facts

When is Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix?
The match is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025 at 08:00 at the AAMI Park, Melbourne. Current status: Match Finished.
What are the expected formations?
Melbourne Victory are set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, while Wellington Phoenix are expected to use 3-5-2.
Who is the match referee?
Shaun Evans, Australia will take charge of this game.
What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 10 of the competition.
Who is currently better placed in the league?
League ranking information is not available.