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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 29
Avg xG per Game 1.65
Avg Possession 55.3%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 2.13
Avg Possession 57.0%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.65 vs 1.53
42%
+7.3%
Non-Penalty xG
1.56 vs 1.47
42%
+5.9%
Expected Goals on Target
1.69 vs 1.50
67%
+12.7%
Goals per Game
1.6 vs 1.7
33%
-6.2%
Total Shots
15.6 vs 13.9
75%
+12.3%
Shots on Target
5.7 vs 4.8
75%
+18.1%
Shots Inside Box
9.7 vs 8.8
50%
+10.8%
Big Chances Created
3.1 vs 2.6
83%
+17.9%
Big Chances Missed
2.4 vs 1.7
92%
+38.9%
Total Attacks
118.6 vs 96.0
100%
+23.4%
Dangerous Attacks
57.6 vs 46.4
100%
+24.2%
Corners
5.2 vs 5.0
50%
+4.7%
Total Crosses
17.1 vs 16.7
67%
+2.4%
Accurate Crosses
4.1 vs 4.1
75%
+1.5%
Successful Dribbles
8.2 vs 8.5
50%
-3.3%
Offsides
2.2 vs 1.5
100%
+41.5%
Shooting Performance
0.07 vs -0.03
75%
-309.3%
Expected Goal Difference
0.39 vs -0.05
75%
-927.6%
Possession %
55.3 vs 49.5
92%
+11.8%
Total Passes
502 vs 445
92%
+12.7%
Successful Passes
420 vs 365
92%
+14.9%
Pass Accuracy %
83.0 vs 81.0
75%
+2.4%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.3
33%
-8.5%
Key Passes
11.5 vs 10.0
75%
+15.1%
Long Passes
45.1 vs 40.1
100%
+12.6%
Successful Long Passes
22.2 vs 20.3
75%
+9.6%
Tackles
18.7 vs 19.2
42%
-2.9%
Interceptions
7.7 vs 8.5
25%
-8.7%
Duels Won
51.9 vs 51.4
58%
+1.0%
Fouls Committed
11.4 vs 9.8
92%
+16.5%
Expected Goals Against
0.95 vs 1.59
0%
-40.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.19 vs 0.03
83%
+622.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.13 vs 1.53
100%
+38.6%
Non-Penalty xG
2.03 vs 1.47
100%
+38.0%
Expected Goals on Target
2.03 vs 1.50
92%
+35.4%
Goals per Game
2.1 vs 1.7
75%
+24.5%
Total Shots
18.9 vs 13.9
100%
+36.2%
Shots on Target
7.2 vs 4.8
100%
+51.1%
Shots Inside Box
11.5 vs 8.8
100%
+31.3%
Big Chances Created
4.8 vs 2.6
100%
+80.9%
Big Chances Missed
3.6 vs 1.7
100%
+109.8%
Total Attacks
120.5 vs 96.0
100%
+25.5%
Dangerous Attacks
64.9 vs 46.4
100%
+39.8%
Corners
6.0 vs 5.0
92%
+20.3%
Total Crosses
16.4 vs 16.7
50%
-1.8%
Accurate Crosses
3.4 vs 4.1
17%
-16.7%
Successful Dribbles
9.0 vs 8.5
67%
+5.9%
Offsides
1.8 vs 1.5
75%
+15.0%
Shooting Performance
-0.10 vs -0.03
42%
+179.4%
Expected Goal Difference
0.94 vs -0.05
92%
-2113.6%
Possession %
57.0 vs 49.5
92%
+15.1%
Total Passes
514 vs 445
92%
+15.3%
Successful Passes
432 vs 365
92%
+18.2%
Pass Accuracy %
83.2 vs 81.0
75%
+2.8%
Assists
1.7 vs 1.3
100%
+29.1%
Key Passes
14.1 vs 10.0
100%
+41.2%
Long Passes
47.6 vs 40.1
100%
+18.9%
Successful Long Passes
22.4 vs 20.3
75%
+10.2%
Tackles
20.1 vs 19.2
75%
+4.7%
Interceptions
6.0 vs 8.5
0%
-29.2%
Duels Won
54.5 vs 51.4
75%
+6.0%
Fouls Committed
11.6 vs 9.8
92%
+19.1%
Expected Goals Against
0.79 vs 1.59
0%
-50.6%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.32 vs 0.03
92%
+1140.5%

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 68.6/100 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 1-0 Melbourne Victory on May 31, 2025.