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Melbourne City

A-League Men - 2024/2025

Team Playing Style

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Key Strengths:
  • Possession Play (85.0%)
  • Defensive Solidity (100%)
  • Game Dominance (85.0%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 28
Avg xG per Game 1.66
Avg Possession 55.7%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 2.23
Avg Possession 58.6%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.66 vs 1.54
50%
+8.1%
Non-Penalty xG
1.57 vs 1.47
42%
+6.5%
Expected Goals on Target
1.71 vs 1.50
67%
+14.0%
Goals per Game
1.6 vs 1.7
33%
-5.1%
Total Shots
15.8 vs 13.9
75%
+14.3%
Shots on Target
5.7 vs 4.8
75%
+19.2%
Shots Inside Box
9.8 vs 8.8
58%
+12.4%
Big Chances Created
3.0 vs 2.6
75%
+12.2%
Big Chances Missed
2.3 vs 1.7
83%
+31.0%
Total Attacks
119.9 vs 96.0
100%
+24.9%
Dangerous Attacks
58.6 vs 46.4
100%
+26.2%
Corners
5.3 vs 5.0
50%
+5.5%
Total Crosses
17.3 vs 16.7
67%
+3.6%
Accurate Crosses
4.2 vs 4.0
75%
+2.6%
Successful Dribbles
8.3 vs 8.5
50%
-1.6%
Offsides
2.2 vs 1.5
100%
+44.2%
Shooting Performance
0.08 vs -0.03
75%
-336.4%
Expected Goal Difference
0.41 vs -0.04
75%
-1237.2%
Possession %
55.7 vs 49.5
92%
+12.4%
Total Passes
509 vs 446
92%
+14.2%
Successful Passes
427 vs 366
92%
+16.7%
Pass Accuracy %
83.3 vs 81.0
75%
+2.8%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.3
33%
-8.5%
Key Passes
11.7 vs 10.0
75%
+17.1%
Long Passes
44.9 vs 40.0
100%
+12.2%
Successful Long Passes
22.5 vs 20.3
75%
+11.0%
Tackles
18.5 vs 19.2
42%
-4.0%
Interceptions
7.6 vs 8.5
25%
-10.0%
Duels Won
51.2 vs 51.4
58%
-0.2%
Fouls Committed
11.1 vs 9.7
83%
+13.7%
Expected Goals Against
0.95 vs 1.59
0%
-40.6%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.14 vs 0.03
75%
+463.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.23 vs 1.54
100%
+45.4%
Non-Penalty xG
2.04 vs 1.47
100%
+38.5%
Expected Goals on Target
2.06 vs 1.50
92%
+37.4%
Goals per Game
2.3 vs 1.7
100%
+32.3%
Total Shots
19.6 vs 13.9
100%
+41.6%
Shots on Target
7.2 vs 4.8
100%
+50.8%
Shots Inside Box
11.9 vs 8.8
100%
+35.5%
Big Chances Created
4.4 vs 2.6
100%
+66.3%
Big Chances Missed
3.2 vs 1.7
100%
+88.1%
Total Attacks
124.2 vs 96.0
100%
+29.4%
Dangerous Attacks
67.9 vs 46.4
100%
+46.3%
Corners
5.9 vs 5.0
83%
+17.7%
Total Crosses
16.1 vs 16.7
50%
-3.3%
Accurate Crosses
3.2 vs 4.0
8%
-19.7%
Successful Dribbles
9.5 vs 8.5
92%
+11.9%
Offsides
1.6 vs 1.5
67%
+6.5%
Shooting Performance
-0.17 vs -0.03
25%
+401.6%
Expected Goal Difference
1.69 vs -0.04
100%
-4778.5%
Possession %
58.6 vs 49.5
100%
+18.4%
Total Passes
544 vs 446
100%
+22.1%
Successful Passes
462 vs 366
100%
+26.3%
Pass Accuracy %
84.6 vs 81.0
100%
+4.4%
Assists
1.6 vs 1.3
92%
+21.7%
Key Passes
14.4 vs 10.0
100%
+43.5%
Long Passes
48.4 vs 40.0
100%
+20.9%
Successful Long Passes
23.1 vs 20.3
83%
+14.0%
Tackles
19.0 vs 19.2
42%
-1.2%
Interceptions
5.4 vs 8.5
0%
-36.5%
Duels Won
52.5 vs 51.4
67%
+2.2%
Fouls Committed
10.8 vs 9.7
67%
+10.4%
Expected Goals Against
0.68 vs 1.59
0%
-57.6%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.13 vs 0.03
75%
+417.4%

Melbourne City Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melbourne City's playing style?

Melbourne City employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the A-League Men, with a performance rating of 68.7/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Melbourne City's squad?

Melbourne City's current squad consists of 32 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 A-League Men season.

What are Melbourne City's recent results?

Melbourne City's most recent match was Melbourne City 1-1 Western United on May 24, 2025.