Melbourne Victory, a traditional A-League powerhouse, with a club value of 7.68 million euros, finished 5th in the regular season last year. They performed well in the championship playoffs but lost 0-1 to Melbourne City in the final, missing out on the title. They are known for their strong home form, with a good win and unbeaten record. However, their start to the new league season hasn't been ideal, and their home win rate is low (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss), largely due to a lack of goals, scoring only two goals in three home games. Wellington Phoenix, a mid-table A-League team with a club value of 6.18 million euros, performed well the previous season, finishing second in the regular season. They play a stable style and are known for their defence. Last season their league performance declined, with a lack of attacking sharpness, scoring only 27 goals in 26 league games, resulting in a third-from-bottom league position. Their start to the new season has been decent, with 1 win and 2 draws in the first three games, but their recent form has dipped (2 wins, 4 losses). Melbourne Victory handicap is one goal with high odds or a half to one goal handicap.