The Semi Final of ongoing A-League 2024-25 will be played between Western United FC and Melbourne City 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 second in the league, qualified for the semis directly. On the other hand, United finished third in the league and went on to beat Adelaide United in the playoff.
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.
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Teams Preview
Melbourne City FC played 26 games, won 14, drawn six and lost as many during the league stage.
Western United FC played 26 games, won 14, drawn five and lost seven.
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Match Details
| Match | Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC, Semi Final, 1st Leg |
| Venue | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Timings | 3:05 PM IST |
| Date | May 16 |
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Head to Head (A-League)
| Matches Played | Western United FC Wins | Melbourne City FC Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Probable Playing XI
| Western United | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| 1. Matthew Sutton | 1. Patrick Beach |
| 2. Tomoki Imai | 2. Nathaniel Atkinson |
| 3. Benjamin Garuccio | 3. Aziz Behich |
| 4. James Donachie | 4. Kai Trewin |
| 5. Dylan Leonard | 5. German Ferreyra |
| 6. Rhys Bozinovski | 6. Andreas Kuen |
| 7. Matthew Grimaldi | 7. Alessandro Lopane |
| 8. Angus Thurgate | 8. Zane Schreiber |
| 9. Riku Danzaki | 9. Yonatan Cohen |
| 10. Noah Botic | 10. Marco Tilio |
| 11. Michael Ruhs | 11. Max Caputo |
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|
| 3:05 PM IST | 51% Humidity. Highest Temp – 17 Degrees | None |
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC Semi Final: Match Prediction
Both teams are in great form which makes it difficult to predict who will win. We feel Western United will win this game.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Western United will win this game.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be 51% humid with no chance of rain predicted during the day.
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