Match Information: Date: January 2, 2026 Time: 16:35 (Beijing Time) Venue: Melbourne Victory's Home Ground Team Analysis: Melbourne Victory (Home): In excellent form and solid at home. Recent Form: Melbourne Victory's recent form is impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six league matches. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 5 during this period, demonstrating balanced attacking and defensive capabilities and efficient point-winning. After 18 league rounds this season, the team's home record is 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Perth Glory (Away): Struggling and weak away from home. Recent Form: Perth Glory's recent form is poor, with zero wins, two draws, and four losses in their last six league matches. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 18, showing weaknesses in both attack and defence. Head-to-Head: Melbourne Victory has a home advantage, and Perth Glory faces difficulties. In 38 previous encounters, Melbourne Victory has a slight edge with 14 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses. Prediction: Melbourne Victory, with their home advantage, stronger recent form, and dominance in head-to-head matches, are expected to secure a crucial three points in this match. Although Perth Glory's recent form has shown slight improvement, their poor away performances and significant injury concerns are unlikely to pose an effective threat. Data Analysis: Initial data provided a half-ball to half-one handicap. The current odds remain consistent, seemingly reducing the threshold for backing the favourite, thus creating the potential to build enthusiasm for the over. Recommendation: Perth Glory to receive a half-one goal handicap. Predicted Scores: 1-1, 1-2, 0-1