Bitesize Prediction: Melbourne City vs Adelaide United – 26/04/25

Competition: A-League

Market: Melbourne City win

Odds: 7/10 @ 1xBet

Knowing that they can officially punch their AFC Champions League ticket on Saturday morning, Melbourne City will welcome Adelaide to AAMI Park.

Starting with the hosts, mounting a stellar comeback away at Western Sydney last weekend as they eventually snatched a 2-2 stalemate, Melbourne have enjoyed a real A-League romp this season. While the Sky Blues might have failed to mount a dramatic late title charge since opening 2025, they know that another victory on Saturday morning will be enough to officially book an AFC Champions League spot. Marking their return from March’s international break with a dramatic 3-2 win away at historic rivals Sydney FC, Aureilo Vidmar’s side will simply be looking to extend on their purple patch here. Securing another action-packed 3-2 victory against Brisbane earlier in the month, Melbourne have registered 10 points from their previous four A-League showdowns. In fact, Saturday’s hosts have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last nine consecutive outings – a run that stems back to February 7th. It should also be highlighted, Vidmar’s camp have won six of their previous seven A-League battles at AAMI Park.

As for the visitors, while Adelaide might have enjoyed a sensational run on either side of opening 2025, the Reds have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Slipping out of the play-off places, Carl Veart’s side travel to Melbourne on Saturday morning with their goal difference keeping them outside the top-six. Eventually forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Brisbane earlier in the week, they have put just a single win on the board from any of their previous 10 consecutive appearances. Falling to what was an infamous 4-1 drumming at the hands of Perth a fortnight ago, Adelaide have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive issues. Shipping five goals against Macarthur and Melbourne Victory in consecutive matchups on either side of March’s international break, Veart’s men will be bracing themselves for a stern examination this weekend. Limping their way over the finishing line, we are backing a home victory at AAMI Park.

Bet: Melbourne City 7/10 to beat Adelaide United in Saturday’s A-League matchup @ 1xBet