Melbourne City hosts Perth Glory in an A-League clash, with the home side looking to capitalize on their perceived advantage. Recent form and injury data provide key insights for our prediction. Melbourne City's recent form shows a mixed bag, with a draw against FC Macarthur and a loss to Melbourne Victory at home. However, a win against Newcastle Jets suggests they can secure victory against lower ranked teams. They have also shown competitive form in the ACL. City has several injuries, which may weaken their backline. Perth Glory, in contrast, shows a better form with wins against Adelaide United and Sydney FC. However, they have also had a loss against Western Sydney, indicating some level of inconsistency. Perth also has a notable number of injuries in their ranks, potentially impacting squad depth and tactical flexibility. The match odds favour Melbourne City with home win odds at 1.55, implying they are the clear favourites. The Asian Handicap (-1.00) further supports this assessment, with home odds at 0.98. The over/under market at 2.5 goals with over odds at 0.83 suggests we could see a high-scoring game. Considering the recent goal-scoring trends for both teams and the home advantage, we lean towards the over. Based on these factors, our prediction is for a home win for Melbourne City, backed by an over 2.5 goals. The Asian Handicap also favours Melbourne City, indicating a strong performance is anticipated. The injuries on both sides may impact the game, but Melbourne's superior recent form, stronger home advantage, and the match odds’ favouritism give them the edge.