Melbourne City v Western United

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Melbourne City's unbeaten run in the Australian A-League was extended to five games following a solid 2-0 home win against Wellington Phoenix last time out, and the hosts hold home advantage once again on Tuesday when they play host to Western United at their AAMI Park.

Western United also recorded all three points last time out in the A-League when the Melbourne rivals racked up a fourth win on the trot in the domestic top flight after beating Perth Glory 3-2 away from home which in turn has helped the visitors retain sixth place in the A-League standings.

Melbourne City have picked up points in three draws within their last five games as the hosts have drawn with Auckland, Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners in 2-2, 1-1 and 1-1 stalemates respectively, along with collecting wins against Brisbane Roar 4-1 away from home and the aforementioned 2-0 home win against Wellington Phoenix.

Melbourne City have produced a promising start to this A-League campaign as the hosts have picked up five wins, three draws and suffered just two defeats within their opening 10 league matches while five out of Melbourne City's 10 games have also resulted in both teams scoring as well.

Western United bring some impressive momentum into this upcoming local derby clash at AAMI Park having won their last four games on the trot with important victories gained over the likes of Sydney FC, Auckland, Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory respectively.

This recent flurry of wins have helped Western United retain their place in the top six pack of the A-League table and possible contention for a finals play-off spot laster on in the season.

The visitors had made a slow start to this A-League campaign having failed to win any of their opening four games of the new term, drawing with Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers along with slipping to back-to-back defeats at the hands of Melbourne City and Adelaide United.

However, subsequent results have seen Western United turn things around as John Aloisi's side have been dealt just one further loss in their last seven matches overall in the Australian top flight along with picking up five wins in the process.

Having also won their last four away games on the trot as well, Western United look in good shape to get something out of this upcoming local derby at AAMI Park, while the goals market appeals here, especially as eight out of Western United's last 10 outings on the road have also resulted with both teams scoring.

Melbourne City v Western United Verdict

Three out of the last five meetings between Melbourne City and Western United have seen both teams score.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 4.10

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 8.00