Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory Preview & Prediction
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Only one place separates these two fierce rivals in the A-League table heading into the latest Melbourne derby.
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Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory prediction
Melbourne City know that three points would not only give them bragging rights in the Victorian capital, but it would also see them jump above their inter-city rivals in the table. As for Melbourne Victory, they want to keep their place in the top six and have picked up four points from their last two games, including a 2-3 win away at Wellington Phoenix.
Recent fixtures involving either of these two clubs however, have tended to end in draws. Three of the four matches featuring one of Melbourne City or Melbourne Victory in the A-League have ended level and when you consider the stakes involved in a big derby fixture such as this, neither team are likely to sacrifice defensive stability in a bid to push bodies forward and potential risk defeat. Therefore, backing both sides to come away with another point appears the smart move.
Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory tip: Draw
