Melbourne City v Western United FC: A-League semi-final second-leg preview

Melbourne City will need to guard against complacency on Saturday as they prepare to take on Western United in the semi-final second leg.

City are well on their way to securing a place in the A-League grand final after beating Western 3-0 in the first leg.

Back in front of their own supporters for the second leg, City should have what it takes to get the job done, but they will not be counting their chickens.

Western have nothing to lose and are sure to throw the kitchen sink at Melbourne in the hope of pulling off the impossible.

Miracle comebacks do happen in football, and it will take one of the biggest in A-League history if Western are to make the grand final.

But John Aloisi’s men are sure to give it a go, which should make for an exciting night at AAMI Park.

Melbourne City v Western United FC betting preview

City almost there

City have one foot in the grand final following the 3-0 win in the first leg.

They had such four shots on target in that game, but were clinical to say the least when hitting the back of the net three times.

Yonatan Cohen was among the players to get his name on the scoresheet, and he can be backed at 2.62 to score again at anytime.

City have a strong record against Western, winning the last four games against them, with the 3-0 win the biggest margin.

They will look to keep it tight on Saturday, and under under 2.5 goals in the game can be backed at 2.30.

Should the game open up, over 2.5 goals is available at 1.61.

Western must go for it

Western have no other option than to go for it from the off, and grabbing the first goal of the game will be crucial.

Noah Botic is one of their biggest hopes to open the scoring, and the striker can be backed at 8.50 to score the first goal of the game.

To take the game to extra-time, Western will have to do what Melbourne City and win the game 3-0.

It is a mammoth task which is reflected in the 41.00 price for them to do just that.

The last time they won away at Melbourne City was back in October 2023 when they won 2-1.

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Melbourne City v Western United FC odds

Melbourne City - 1.80
Draw - 3.90
Western United FC - 4.00

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