Melbourne City vs Auckland - A-League Men Match

Melbourne City vs Auckland Preview: A-League Men Clash

Melbourne City will host Auckland at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:35 UTC in what promises to be an exciting A-League Men encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Melbourne City have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Auckland recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 4 games.

Head-to-Head Record

Auckland have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 1 of the last 2 encounters compared to Melbourne City's 0 wins. With 1 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:35 UTC
• Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
• Competition: A-League Men
• Melbourne City Position: 5th (17 pts)
• Auckland Position: 1st (21 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 2): Melbourne City 0W - 1D - 1W Auckland