The Semi Final of ongoing A-League 2024-25 will be played between Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC. This is the first leg of the knockout match between the two teams and both would like to take a lead. Melbourne, who finished fifth in the league, qualified for the semis after beating Western Sydney Wanderers in the Eliminator. On the other hand, Auckland finished first in the league and qualified for the semis directly.
For those who are not aware, teams that finish first and second in the league qualify for the semis. On the other hand, teams that finishes between third and sixth plays a virtual quarter final. The winner of the 3rd vs 6th and 4th vs 5th plays in the semis. City have beaten United twice during the league stage of the ongoing season.
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Teams Preview
Auckland FC played 26 games, won 15, drew eight and lost three during the league stage.
Melbourne Victory played 26 games, won 12, drew seven and lost seven during the league stage.
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC, Semi Final, 1st Leg |
| Venue | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Timings | 3:05 PM IST |
| Date | May 17 |
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Head to Head (A-League)
| Matches Played | Melbourne Victory Wins | Auckland FC Wins | Draws |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Probable Playing XI
| Melbourne Victory | Auckland FC |
| Mitchell Langerak | Alex Paulsen |
| Joshua Rawlins | Callan Elliot |
| Roderick | Nando Pijnaker |
| Lachlan Jackson | Daniel Hall |
| Kasey Bos | Hiroki Sakai |
| Jordi Valadon | Francis De Vries |
| Zinedine Machach | Luis Felipe Gallegos |
| Alexandar Badolato | Louis Verstraete |
| Daniel Arzani | Jake Brimmer |
| Nishan Velupillay | Guillermo May |
| Nikos Vergos | Marlee Francois |
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Weather | Chance of Rain |
| 3:05 PM IST | 76% Humidity. Highest Temp – 13 Degrees | 50% |
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Semi Final: Match Prediction
Both teams are in wonderful form and can beat each other. However, we feel Auckland FC might win this match.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Auckland FC will win this game.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be 76% humid with a 50% chance of rain predicted during the day.
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