Competition: <\/strong>A-League<\/p>\n Market: <\/strong>Both teams to score<\/p>\n Odds:<\/strong> 2\/3 @ Pribet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the A-League standings, Wellington will welcome Melbourne Victory to the Sky Stadium on Friday morning.<\/p>\n Starting with the hosts, suffering a major collapse on home soil last weekend as they signed off January with a thrilling 2-2 stalemate against Melbourne City, Wellington are once again desperately searching for some much-welcomed stability. Despite suffering just a single defeat from their first five A-League showdowns since opening the New Year, Giancarlo Italiano\u2019s men have failed to register consecutive victories so far this camp. Worried that they will once again spend the 2025\/26 campaign scrapping it out at the foot of the A-League table, the Phoenix have also shown some extended defensive issues. Blown away against Newcastle on January 23rd as they slumped to a 4-1 defeat, Wellington have also failed to muster a single clean sheet at the Sky Stadium this season. It should also be highlighted, Italiano\u2019s side were hit with a woeful 5-1 drumming when they travelled to AAMI Park for their most recent showdown against Friday\u2019s hosts back on December 29th.<\/p>\n As for the visitors, although Melbourne might have signed off January with a sensational display as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against historic rivals Sydney, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Victory. Last seen putting in a toothless performance as they were hit with a 1-0 loss away at Central Coast, Arthur Diles\u2019 men have lost three of their previous four A-League appearances and they have come under plenty of scrutiny this season. Opening this weekend\u2019s fixtures sat outside the play-off places, the Dark Blues have also gained a reputation for their extended issues on the road. Including a 2-1 defeat against Adelaide on January 17th, Melbourne have recorded just a sole win from their previous six matchups away from AAMI Park \u2013 a rut that stems back to the end of October. However, landing that remarkable 5-1 victory when they welcomed Wellington to town over the festive period, Diles\u2019 side will be dreaming of a repeat display.<\/p>\n Bet: Both teams to score at Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory 2\/3 for Friday\u2019s A-League battle <\/strong>@<\/strong> Pribet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/SN\/images\/300x250_HR.gif\")
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