Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Preview: Team News & Prediction
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The Wellington Phoenix are sitting as the ‘worst of the rest’ only above the two weakest sides in the A League as they now take on a relatively improved Melbourne Victory side this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 12th April, 2025: UK – 6:00am / US ET – 1:00am / Friday 11th April, 2025: US PT – 10:00pm
How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+
Wellington Phoenix Team News: A few issues
The Wellington Phoenix are dealing with a few issues for this weekend’s clash as first-choice goalkeeper Alby Kelly-Heald is now sidelined alongside attacking duo Chico Geraldes and Stefan Colakovski.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Oluwayemi; Piper, Wootton, Hughes; Payne, Rufer, Sheridan, Sutton; Ishige, Nagasawa; Barbarouses
Unavailable: A. Kelly-Heald (Injured), Chico Geraldes (Injured), Colakovski (Injured)
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Melbourne Victory Team News: No Clarismario
As they make the trip to New Zealand this weekend, the Melbourne Victory have picked up a fresh injury concern as left-winger Clarismario is now sidelined due to what has been described as an ‘unknown injury’.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Langerak; Inserra, Roderick, Jackson, Bos; Monge, Machach; Arzani, Piscopo, Velupillay; Fornaroli
Unavailable: Clarismario (Injured)
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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction
The Wellington Phoenix finished as runners’ up in last season’s A League regular season but the New Zealanders have endured a fairly miserable regression this time around. They have managed just six victories in their 22 matches so far this season as they now prepare for a clash with a Melbourne Victory side that entertainingly defeated Adelaide United by five goals to three last weekend to mean they have suffered just one loss in their last six matches and just two defeats in their last nine. As a result, siding with the visitors looks the way to go for this one in Wellington.
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Tip: Double chance - Melbourne Victory to win or draw
