Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory Prediction & Betting Tips (2 January)

Melbourne Victory have won 4 matches in their last 10 meetings, and have suffered 4 losses and 2 draws over the same period. Over this period of 10 matches, Melbourne Victory scored 12 goals and conceded 13. In their very last match, Melbourne Victory played against the team and the match ended with a score of 5 - 1. For their part, Perth Glory won 4 wins in their last 10 matches, for 1 draw and 5 losses conceded.

In their last match, Perth Glory faced the team for a final result of 3 - 1. Between Melbourne Victory who are currently 6th in A-League Men with a total record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats, and Perth Glory ranked 7th in A-League Men and presenting a total record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats, we see the victory of Melbourne Victory.

Perth Glory arrive with their own narrative of upheaval and resurgence, shaped by a dramatic stretch of results and notable off‑field developments. The past two months have seen the club navigate coaching uncertainty, including the departure of their previous manager and the fiery, widely discussed press conference delivered by interim coach Adam Griffiths after their 1–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. That victory was part of a brief but encouraging run that also included a 2–0 triumph over Macarthur and a 2–1 win away to Newcastle Jets. However, the momentum stalled with consecutive 1–0 home defeats to Sydney FC and Adelaide United, exposing issues in creativity and finishing. Despite these setbacks, Perth’s young core and renewed energy under Griffiths have kept them competitive in most matches.

Their recent fixtures paint the picture of a team capable of grinding out results but still searching for attacking fluency. The narrow losses to Sydney FC and Adelaide United were frustrating not because of poor performances, but because Perth created enough half‑chances to take something from both games. Their earlier wins over Western Sydney, Macarthur, and Newcastle Jets showed a more assertive version of the team, one willing to press aggressively and transition quickly. As they prepare to face Melbourne Victory, the question is whether they can rediscover that sharper edge away from home. With both sides carrying uneven form but clear potential, this matchup promises intensity, and based on current trajectories, a 3–1 scoreline in favour of Melbourne Victory appears the most realistic outcome.

• Summary: Melbourne Victory is going head to head with Perth Glory starting on 2 Jan 2026 at 08:35 UTC at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium stadium, Melbourne city, Australia. The match is a part of the A-League Men .
• Melbourne Victory Feedinco Rating: 6.79
• Perth Glory Feedinco Rating: 6.75