Melbourne City currently occupies sixth place in the league, with a record of three wins, four draws, and two losses from nine matches. Their offensive and defensive statistics are balanced, scoring ten goals and conceding seven. While their defence is solid, several key players are sidelined due to injuries, impacting their squad depth. Melbourne City's recent form has been steady, including a draw in their last home match where they dominated possession but struggled to convert opportunities. Perth Glory, the away team, ranks tenth in the league. Their overall performance has been inconsistent, and they also face injury problems. Perth Glory's recent schedule has been demanding due to multiple competitions, leading to significant fatigue. Their morale suffered after a home defeat in their last match. Although Perth Glory's away form is still decent, Melbourne City has a clear psychological advantage based on historical head-to-head records and recent form. Considering the teams' current situations, Perth Glory is unlikely to perform well in this away game. With both teams dealing with injury issues, the match might lean towards a defensive, counter-attacking style. The adjusted odds better reflect the actual difference in the teams' strengths, making the home side's -0.75 handicap more appealing. Perth Glory's form has led to significant scrutiny, and the high odds for an away win further reduce the possibility of an upset. Overall, the data adjustments reinforce Melbourne City's advantage, filtering the market interest and directing focus towards the strength comparison. The final prediction should confidently favour Melbourne City to win all three points at home. Prediction: Melbourne City -1.