Melbourne Victory vs Sydney - A-League Men Match
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Melbourne Victory vs Sydney Preview: A-League Men Clash
Melbourne Victory will host Sydney at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 09:30 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 Victory head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 4 outings.
Sydney have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 3 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Sydney have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 25 of the last 64 encounters compared to Melbourne Victory's 21 wins. With 18 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Melbourne Victory will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Sydney cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Monday, January 26, 2026, 09:30 UTC
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- Competition: A-League Men
- Melbourne Victory Position: 6th (17 pts)
- Sydney Position: 2nd (22 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 64): Melbourne Victory 21W - 18D - 25W Sydney
