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Western United vs Melbourne City Tips - Maclaren to grab more goals
- Western United vs Melbourne City predictions for Thursday’s match
- City’s Jamie Maclaren has scored 12 goals in his last 10 A-League matches
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Melbourne City are unbeaten in their last six A-League matches (Getty Images)
Western United vs Melbourne City Tips
City have looked unstoppable in their last six matches, with Maclaren leading the charge up front. They also have a perfect record in their five meetings against Western United.
I’m tipping a City win-to-nil with Maclaren to score.
- Western United have lost 3 of their last 4 matches (A-League).
- Western United have seen BTTS No in 3 of their last 5 matches (A-League).
- Western United have lost their last 5 matches against Melbourne City (A-League).
- Melbourne City have won their last 6 matches (A-League).
- Melbourne City have won-to-nil in 4 of their last 5 matches (A-League).
- City’s Jamie Maclaren has scored 12 goals in his last 10 matches (A-League).
- Maclaren has scored 8 goals in his last 5 matches against Western United (A-League).
Head to Head
Melbourne City have won all five encounters with Western United.
With the score deadlocked at 1-1, City striker Jamie Maclaren popped up with an 84th minute winner to steal the points for his side in their last meeting.
Western United Form
Western United have hit a roadblock and are struggling to find the back of the net.
The green-and-black suffered consecutive defeats after going down 1-0 at home against Western Sydney, before they were outclassed in a 2-0 defeat to Sydney FC.
Mark Rudan’s side did momentarily rectify this with a 1-0 win against Brisbane Roar. Winger Dylan Pierias headed home a second half winner after an assist from captain Alessandro Diamanti.
Though this was short-lived as Western would once again fail interstate as they were defeated 2-1 by Macarthur. Despite opening the scoring through Pierias, they were unable to stop the fast-finishing Bulls.
Western United Team News
Right-back Josh Risdon is still out with a fractured tibia, while midfielder Seb Pasquali will also remain on the sidelines with a hip injury.
Melbourne City Form
Melbourne City have shot into title contention after six consecutive victories.
A 10 minute burst saw City pile on three first half goals against Macarthur, as they ran away with a 3-0 win. Maclaren netted a brace before ex-Bolton winger Craig Noone iced the game with the side’s third in the 35th minute.
Maclaren again opened the scoring the following week against the Central Coast, with full-back Nathaniel Atkinson converting his first for the season in a 2-0 win.
City then made another big statement in their 4-1 win over Western Sydney. Noone starred with a brace, while forwards Maclaren and Andrew Nabbout scored as well.
The one conceded against the Wanderers was the first goal the defence had let slip past them in five matches.
Melbourne City Team News
Aiden O’Neill remains City’s only injury, with the ex-Burnley midfielder sidelined with a back issue.
Maclaren has taken his game to a new level this season with the Socceroo netting 12 goals in his last 10 matches.
Western United vs Melbourne City FAQ
Where can I watch the Western United vs Melbourne City live stream?
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Where is Western United vs Melbourne City being played?
The game is being played at AAMI Park on Thursday, April 1.
Verdict
Melbourne City are six games unbeaten and striker Jamie Maclaren comfortably leads the golden boot. They are undefeated against the out of form Western United, whom they have defeated five times out of five.
I’m backing a City win-to-nil with Maclaren to score.
I’m backing a City win-to-nil with Maclaren to score.
