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Macarthur vs Melbourne City Tips & Live Stream - City to punish leaky Macarthur defence

By Gary Emmerson

18 Mar 2023

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Gary Emmerson 18 Mar 2023

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Macarthur vs Melbourne City tips for Sunday's Australian A-League match (08:00 GMT)
The Bulls have lost 3 of their last 4 matches
Will City take advantage of a leaky Macarthur defence?

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Melbourne City are tipped to beat Macarthur (Getty Images)

Macarthur vs Melbourne City Predictions

Macarthur might well be scarred by the 6-1 thrashing they suffered at the hands of Melbourne City last month. Having also conceded 10 goals in their last three matches and lost three of their last four games, the signs are ominous.

Macarthur vs Melbourne City Predictions
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Match Stats

Melbourne City have been below par away from home of late, but I'm backing the leaders to make a statement here in another high-scoring match.

Macarthur vs Melbourne City Preview

Macarthur suffered another heavy defeat last week when going down 4-1 away to Central Coast Mariners.

In a run of three losses in the last four games, the Bulls were also thumped 4-0 by Western Sydney Wanderers and lost 1-0 to Newcastle Jets.

Two weeks ago, Macarthur's Jake McGing struck in the 95th minute last week to seal a dramatic 3-2 home win over Brisbane Roar - the only points gained in the last month.

Melbourne City got the better of Brisbane Roar 2-1 last weekend to maintain a three point lead at the top of the A-League.

City have traded home wins with away losses in the last four games, although defeating Sydney FC 3-2 at home.

However the lost 3-2 to bottom of the table Melbourne Victory and 4-2 to Adelaide United in their last two away games.

Match Stats

Macarthur have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Macarthur have lost 2 of their last 3 matches by 3+ goal margins.
Macarthur have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 3 matches.
Macarthur have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 2 matches.
Melbourne City beat Macarthur 6-1 in February.
Melbourne City have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Melbourne City have seen over 4.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Verdict

Macarthur FC v Melbourne City

Melbourne City stuck six past Macarthur in February and are back to exploits the Bulls' defensive frailties again. The visitors can win another high-scoring affair.

Melbourne City Win

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