Watch for today's hotly anticipated A-League Derby, at AAMI Park, when Melbourne Victory take on Melbourne City FC in a match sure to excite, engage and entertain football fans in Australia.
Melbourne Derby Today: All You Need to Know
The contes t is the 50th matchup of the famous Melbourne Derby, featuring two of Australia's premier football clubs attempting to earn city honour and league points at the same time. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, with both sets of fans looking forward to witnessing another special occasion in the A-League Men’s competition.
Squad Form: Recent Victories & Momentum
Melbourne Victory heads into the derby with momentum. They ended a winless streak in the league with an impressive 2-0 away victory over Perth Glory. Now eighth on the ladder, the focus will be on making this a second win in a row at home. They have only four goals in their last three matches, which is an improvement, but they have faced strong opposition along the way.
Melbourne City FC come in strong with a five-match unbeaten streak and are 3rd on the ladder. A return from Japan for their most recent win in the AFC Champions League away to a top league side came just this week, with a hard-fought 2-1 win. Consisting of a combination of wins and draws, City's run includes good goal scoring and clean sheets, and they will aim to make it six this weekend in the derby.
Head-to-Head Stats: Derby History & Records
Recent meetings between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City FC have been closely contested. In their past ten matches, there have been:
- Three wins for Victory
- Two wins for City
- Five draws — showing the competitive spirit and balance in the rivalry
The last three encounters saw City unbeaten against Victory, including a 1-0 win in their previous AAMI Park showdown. Draws and close finishes are common, with both teams expected to attack and score today.​
Players: Key Stars, Injuries & Lineups
Melbourne City FC arrives at the derby with crucial players dealing with injury concerns, including James Nieuwenhuizen, Andrew Nabbout, and others. This will certainly challenge squad depth, with some of the club's best in Max Caputo and Benjamin Mazzeco set to emerge to the forefront. Leading the side again is Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar, who although lacking in management experience, has an understanding of tactics and composure.
The manager for Melbourne Victory will look to build on good recent form and utilize their home ground advantages. Look for creative playmaking and rapid transitions with expected inclusion of recent match goal scorers in their chosen starting eleven.
⏱️ 55' | PETERRRRRRR!
— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) November 8, 2025
🔥 Some great work from Takeshi Kanamori in the build-up, and Peter Antoniou finishes it beautifully for his first professional goal!#MelbDerby | 🔵 0-2 🩵 pic.twitter.com/cTYczcbmdy
Predictions: What Experts Expect
Most analysts predict a tight contest with goals from both sides. Both teams have strong attacking records and a history of scoring in derbies; expect at least two goals to be scored today, with crucial moments in both halves. Melbourne City is expected to pressure Victory, but the home side remains capable of pulling off a surprise win.​
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