Where to watch Melbourne City vs Victory: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time and more A-League game

The 2024/25 A-League men’s season is back in full swing as the second round continues Down Under, with the game of the round undoubtedly the trifle of a Melbourne derby between City and Victory at AAMI Park.

Melbourne City had the best possible start to the season last weekend, defeating the Newcastle Jets 1-0 thanks to Marco Tilio’s goal in just the second minute of the game. After two draws and a defeat against their city rivals last season, the Sky Blues will be hoping they can continue their strong start in Round 2.

The Victory, meanwhile, faced the daunting task of a Grand Final rematch against reigning premiers Central Coast Mariners, only to be held to a 0-0 draw in their season opener. The Big V finished 14 points clear of City last season and will be keen to restore that difference in quality this time around.

The Sports News takes a look at the key details ahead of this A-League clash as the new season prepares for its first hard-fought derby game, including how to watch, kick-off times and the latest team news.

Melbourne City vs Victory Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this A-League men’s game in Australia.

• Live stream: Paramount+, 10 plays
• TV channels: 10 fat

Fans can watch this game both live and on-demand with a subscription to Paramount+, which is offering new customers a seven-day free trial of its streaming service.

Free to air Coverage also takes place across Channel 10’s two main channels, with two A-League men’s games per weekend being broadcast live on 10 Bold and 10 Play on Saturday at 5:00pm and 7:35pm AEDT.

When does Melbourne City vs. Victory play start?

This A-League Men’s Round 2 match will take place at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Victoria and it starts Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEDT).

This is how this kick-off time can be applied to the different Australian time zones:

Melbourne City vs win predicted Lineups, team news

Marco TilioThe early opener against the Jets was enough for the Sky Blues to secure their first three points of the season in Newcastle, while the Socceroos Nathaniel Atkinson, Kai Trewin And Aziz Behich Everyone should keep their place and keep a clean sheet.

Melbourne City predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Beach (GK) – Talbot, Trewin, Souprayen, Behich – Atkinson, Jeggo – Leckie, Ugarkovic, Tilio – Nabbout.

Injured: None
Exposed: None

captain Bruno Fornaroli came closest to breaking the Central Coast deadlock for Victory, but his penalty late in the first half was saved by Mariners goalkeeper Dylan Peraic-Cullen. He will undoubtedly keep his place at the top against City as he is the new number one goalkeeper Jack Duncan will be keen to keep two clean sheets himself.

Melbourne Victory predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Duncan (GK) – Geria, Hamill, Miranda, Traore – Valadon, Teague – Velupillay, Machach, Piscopo – Fornaroli.

Injured: None
Exposed: None

Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory forecast

Given that these two teams only scored once in Round 1 and the A-League derby games are highly competitive, we’re expecting this to be a low-scoring affair. That doesn’t mean we’re in for a dismal stalemate – far from it – but considering how bad these two teams have been over the years, an even result at AAMI Park seems the most likely outcome.

• Forecast: Melbourne City 1-1 Melbourne win

A league men’s schedule this week

All times AEDT

Friday, October 25th

• Macarthur FC vs Newcastle Jets (7:35 p.m.)

Saturday, October 26th

• Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners (5:00 p.m.)
• Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory (7:35 p.m.)
• Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix (9:45 p.m.)

Sunday, October 27th

• Auckland FC vs Sydney FC (2pm)
• Western United vs Western Sydney Wanderers (3:00 p.m.)