Western United are valued at 4.20 odds to win against Melbourne Victory, but a much safer and valuable bet on away win or draw (+0.5) in favour of Western United at 1.69 odds is the best option in this game.

Western United have been the best team in the Australian league this season, they have had a very good season showing consistency. With ten wins from seventeen games, they are the team with the most wins in the A-league this season.

John Aloisi's team have lost just once in their last ten league fixtures, winning six and sharing the spoils on one occasion. Western United are currently in 2nd place, one point off league leaders, Melbourne City.

Western United have played two games less than table toppers, Melbourne City, and a win on Wednesday would see them claim top spot.

With eight clean sheets to their name and 1.0 goals conceded per game, Western United have the best defence in the Australian league this season, their defence would surely be hard to break down by the home side.

The Hosts, Melbourne Victory aren't in great form going into this fixture, They have won just two of their last eight games in all competitions, drawing two and losing four games.

Anthony Popovic's men have won just half of their league fixtures at home this season, most of those wins coming against teams in the lower half of the table, Western United are expected to cause them more problems at home again.

In the last eight meetings between these teams, Western United have avoided defeat on five occasions, winning four and drawing one.

Western United are going to be motivated to pick up points in this clash which is vital for their title race, despite playing two games less, a win would take them to first position, and they're very capable of winning this fixture, but a draw is possible, therefore backing them to avoid defeat (+0.5) at 1.69 odds is a very good option to bet on.