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Macarthur FC vs Melbourne Victory Preview: High-Scoring Clash Expected in A-League Showdown
Macarthur FC will host Melbourne Victory in an exciting Round 28 clash in the Australia A-League on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Campbelltown Stadium. The match kicks off at 12:35 PM local time. Both sides are expected to bring an aggressive style of play, and fans can look forward to plenty of action at both ends of the pitch.
This clash is crucial for both teams as they chase their season objectives. Macarthur are looking to extend their unbeaten run, while Victory aim to bounce back from a recent defeat.
Macarthur FC: Unbeaten Run Builds Confidence
Macarthur FC are in solid form going into this clash. They’ve remained unbeaten in their last four matches, including a thrilling 2-2 draw against Central Coast Mariners. Prior to that, they secured wins over Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United and drew with Newcastle Jets. Over those four games, they’ve scored 15 goals and conceded 10 — a sign of both attacking flair and defensive vulnerability.
Currently sitting 8th on the league table with 33 points from 24 games, Macarthur will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to five games and boost their playoff hopes.
Expected Lineup for Macarthur FC (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: Filip Kurto
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Defenders: Kealey Adamson, Kevin Boli, Tomislav Uskok, Marin Jakolis
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Midfielders: Frans Deli, Luke Brattan, Jake Hollman
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Attackers: Christopher Ikonomidis, Marin Jakolis, Harrison Sawyer
Unavailable: Kristian Popovic (injury)
Head Coach: Mile Sterjovski
Key player Harrison Sawyer has been in red-hot form, scoring in three consecutive matches. Kevin Boli is also proving to be a consistent performer at the back and may play a vital role in both defense and set-pieces.
Melbourne Victory: Bounce Back Needed
Melbourne Victory are looking to respond after a 2-0 defeat to Auckland FC ended their recent winning momentum. Despite that setback, they had previously beaten Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United. They’ve netted eight goals in their last three games, showing strong attacking potential, but have also let in seven.
With 39 points from 24 matches, Melbourne Victory currently sit in 5th place, and a win here would strengthen their chances of making it to the quarter-finals.
Predicted XI for Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: Mitchell Langerak
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Defenders: Joshua Rawlins, Roderick Miranda, Lachlan Jackson, Kasey Bos
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Midfielders: Jordi Valadon, Zinedine Machach, Alexander Badolato
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Attackers: Daniel Arzani, Nishan Velupillay, Nikos Vergos
Unavailable: Clarismario and Reno Piscopo (injuries)
Head Coach: Arthur Diles
Watch out for Nishan Velupillay, who had an impressive goal streak earlier this season and will look to return to scoring form.
Head-to-Head: Evenly Matched Rivals
In their last five meetings, both sides have won two games each and drawn once. Both teams have scored in three of those matches, with more than two goals recorded in two of them. It’s clear that when these sides meet, excitement is almost guaranteed.
