Western United vs Melbourne City - A-League Semi-Final Tips, Preview and Odds

Western United and Melbourne City will meet in the first leg of the A-League semi-finals 2025. We have highlighted the best betting tips and odds for this contest.

Western United vs Melbourne City Tips and Predictions

Our betting tips and predictions for this key match in the A-League season should offer you plenty of help when looking for a value pick. We have assessed team strengths, likely lineups, player form, and head-to-head records to help inform your betting choices. Explore our best bets for this match below.

Michael Ruhs to be Booked

It looks likely that Michael Ruhs will start up front alongside Noah Botic for Western United. He has picked up seven bookings in just 18 appearances at a rate of 74 minutes per booking. Backing the forward to go in the book again in such a big game, especially when his side may not have a lot of the ball, looks a good bet.

$3.25 with bet365

Back The Draw

Melbourne may have an eye-catching record against Western United but there is a lot to be said for their recent form and the fact they were in action recently. City had to wait for the Elimination Final before resuming action and that could play into United’s hands. They have also shown the character to come from behind recently. Backing a first-leg draw looks the value outright play in this one at $3.65 with Unibet.

$3.65 with Unibet

Western United vs Melbourne City Odds

Discover more about the best odds for your A-League match betting. It is always worthwhile comparing prices with the best A-League betting sites.

The bookies have priced Melbourne as favourites for this match. You can bet on City to win at 2.43 with Unibet. However, if you think United could take a lead heading into the second leg, they are best priced at 3.00 with bet365.

A-League

AAMI Park, Melbourne

Western United

Home: 3.00

vs.

16/05/2025
19:35

Draw: 3.65

Melbourne City

Away: 2.43

Bookmaker	Home	Draw	Away
bet365	3.00	3.40	2.30
Unibet	2.60	3.65	2.43
Palmerbet	2.80	3.40	2.30

Western United vs Melbourne City Betting Preview

Western United head into this semi-final first-leg after beating Adelaide United in the Elimination Final thanks to a hat-trick from forward Noah Botic.

That also came after encouraging successes over Sydney FC and regular-season league leaders Auckland FC, meaning they face Melbourne full of confidence and, importantly, in goal-scoring form.

While there is no major home advantage with both legs being played at Melbourne’s AAMI Park stadium, they will be keen to maintain that momentum in this vital first leg.

They will certainly need to improve again against a City side that has recorded successive wins against them in the regular campaign.

City head straight here after a second-place league finish where they did well to push Auckland as close as they did before making sure they then secured Asian Champions League football for next season. They signed off with an impressive demolition of Sydney FC on the final day and will be keen to be quick out of the blocks, especially after a week off following the end of the regular season.

Team News

Western United will have to decide who to partner up top with Botic following his excellent Elimination Final hat-trick. Hiroshi Ibusuki is one option but Michael Ruhs should get the nod given how his ability to run in behind will suit Botic.

For Melbourne, they are unlikely to make too many changes after their last win but Mathew Leckie could be closer to full fitness after coming off the bench against Sydney and have extra time to recover. Another pushing for a return to the starting XI is youngster Medin Memeti.

Predicted Line-ups

Western United: M. Sutton, B. Garuccio (c), D. Leonard, J. Donachie, T. Imai, R. Danzaki, A. Thurgate, R. Bozinovski, M. Grimaldi, N. Botić, M. Ruhs.

Melbourne City: Patrick Beach, Nathaniel Atkinson, German Ferreyra, Kai Trewin, Aziz Behich, Zane Schreiber, Yonatan Cohen, Alessandro Lopane, Andreas Kuen, Marco Tilio, Max Caputo.

Betting Statistics

These important numbers could help your betting on Western United vs Melbourne City ahead of this semi-finbal clash. At AussieBet, our experienced team of betting experts aim to give you great insight as often as possible. Use this valuable information.

Melbourne won both regular-season games against Western United
City have also won 7 of the last 8 vs Western United
Western United head into this game on the back of a three-game winning streak
Western United have scored more goals this season but Melbourne have the better defensive record

Where to Bet on Western United vs Melbourne City

We have listed some of the best betting sites for betting Western United vs Melbourne City in the 2025 A-League semi-finals. A particularly good option is bet365 – they have a wide range of markets, competitive odds, a great app and live streaming service. But you are not limited to just them. You can also use other bookies in this top five list, too. Each has good value odds to consider and a host of added features.