Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, H2H & Stats

Wellington Phoenix

2|3

A-League

Sky Stadium • WellingtonFriday, February 6, 2026 @ 06:00Full Time

Melbourne Victory

Match Livescore

Full Time: 2 - 3

10'

S. Esposito

Goal (Assist: R. Piscopo)

C. Armiento

Goal (Assist: R. Najjarine)

39'

41'

Charles Nduka

Yellow Card

44'

N. Velupillay

Goal (Assist: C. Nduka)

Paulo Retre

Yellow Card

45+3

⇄

63'

R. Piscopo (in)

M. Grimaldi (out)

⇄

63'

J. Mata (in)

K. Jelacic (out)

67'

S. Kartum (in)

L. Brooke-Smith (out)

68'

⇄

76'

C. Nduka (in)

N. Vergos (out)

⇄

76'

D. Genreau (in)

L. D'Arrigo (out)

R. Najjarine (in)

C. Piper (out)

77'

⇄

77'

L. D'Arrigo

Goal (Assist: K. Jelacic)

P. Retre (in)

L. Kelly-Heald (out)

82'

⇄

M. James (in)

M. Sheridan (out)

82'

⇄

Roderick

Goal (Own Goal)

84'

Lukas Kelly-Heald

Yellow Card

90+2

Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

No recent H2H meetings recorded.

Wellington Phoenix • Last 6 Matches

Date

Match

Score

Result

13/02/26
A-League
Western Sydney WanderersvsWellington Phoenix
2 - 2
DrawAway
06/02/26
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsMelbourne Victory
2 - 3
LossHome
30/01/26
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsMelbourne City
2 - 2
DrawHome
23/01/26
A-League
Newcastle JetsvsWellington Phoenix
1 - 4
LossAway
18/01/26
A-League
SydneyvsWellington Phoenix
2 - 0
WinAway
11/01/26
A-League
Wellington PhoenixvsAdelaide United
2 - 2
DrawHome

Melbourne Victory • Last 6 Matches

No recent matches available.

Lineups & Coaches

Wellington Phoenix

Formation: 5-3-2

HOME

Giancarlo Italiano• Head Coach

Starting XI

30
A. Kelly-Heald
1:1
6
T. PayneDefender
2:5
4
M. JamesDefender
2:4
28
B. TuilomaDefender
2:3
15
I. HughesDefender
2:2
11
C. ArmientoDefender
2:1
16
S. KartumMidfielder
3:3
8
P. RetreMidfielder
3:2
25
K. NagasawaMidfielder
3:1
7
I. EzeForward
4:2
20
R. NajjarineForward
4:1

Substitutes

40
E. McCarronGoalkeeper
3
C. PiperDefender
5
F. ConchieMidfielder
18
L. Kelly-HealdDefender
27
M. SheridanDefender
29
L. Brooke-SmithForward
39
J. SmithDefender

Melbourne Victory

Formation: 4-2-3-1

AWAY

Arthur Diles• Head Coach

Starting XI

40
J. WarshawskyGoalkeeper
1:1
22
J. RawlinsDefender
2:4
15
S. EspositoDefender
2:3
21
RoderickDefender
2:2
2
J. DavidsonDefender
2:1
10
D. GenreauMidfielder
3:2
8
J. ValadonMidfielder
3:1
7
R. PiscopoMidfielder
4:3
64
J. MataMidfielder
4:2
17
N. VelupillayMidfielder
4:1
44
C. NdukaForward
5:1

Substitutes

25
J. DuncanGoalkeeper
9
N. VergosForward
14
M. GrimaldiForward
16
J. InserraDefender
19
J. ReecForward
23
K. JelacicForward
27
L. D'ArrigoMidfielder

Injuries & Suspensions

Wellington Phoenix

D. EdwardsWellington Phoenix
Missing Fixture
Inactive
J. OluwayemiWellington Phoenix
Missing Fixture
Injury
L. SupykWellington Phoenix
Missing Fixture
Injury
N. WalkerWellington Phoenix
Missing Fixture
Inactive

Melbourne Victory

B. HamillMelbourne Victory
Missing Fixture
Knee Injury

Quick Match Facts

When is Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?
The match is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026 at 06:00 at the Sky Stadium, Wellington. Current status: Match Finished.
What are the expected formations?
Wellington Phoenix are set up in a 5-3-2 shape, while Melbourne Victory are expected to use 4-2-3-1.
Who is the match referee?
Jack Morgan, Australia will take charge of this game.
What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 16 of the competition.
Who is currently better placed in the league?
Melbourne Victory are currently higher in the table at position 6.

League Table Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Newcastle Jets	17	11	33
2	Auckland	16	6	28
3	Adelaide United	17	1	26
4	Sydney	16	6	25
5	Macarthur	17	1	25
6	Melbourne Victory	17	2	24
7	Melbourne City	17	-2	22
8	Brisbane Roar	18	-5	22
9	Perth Glory	17	-4	20
10	Wellington Phoenix	17	-5	20
11	Central Coast Mariners	16	-3	19
12	Western Sydney Wanderers	17	-8	17