Preview: Buriram United vs Melbourne City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Buriram United FC are now going to host Melbourne City FC for their round of 16 second leg contest of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. The Chang Arena is going to witness this entertaining clash.

The Thunder Castle will be at home, and it is going to keep things comfortable for them from the beginning. They have performed well in their last few matches and will be eager to keep their positive run going.

Buriram United are undefeated in their last six matches. This is going to keep them confident for their next one.

The City Blues are going to be under pressure due to their current run of form. They have shown underwhelming performances in their last four matches.

They are not going to be fully confident for their next battle. They will be away from home. It can also make things tough for them in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite clash.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buriram, Thailand
• Stadium: Chang Arena
• Date: Tuesday, March 10
• Kick-off time: 05:45 p.m. IST/ 12:15 p.m. GMT/ 07:15 a.m. ET/ 04:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Buriram United: W-W-W-D-W

Melbourne City: W-D-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Suphanat Mueanta (Buriram United)

Suphanat Mueanta is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Buriram United. In six ACL Elite games this season, he has four goal contributions and will be eager to add more to his tally. He will lead the attack from the left, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Max Caputo (Melbourne City)

Max Caputo will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his team get through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League. Even though he is not in top form, the 20-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Melbourne City. He has scored three goals in eight ACL matches of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Melbourne City are winless in their last four matches.
• Buriram United have won four of their last five games.
• The Thunder Castle have only secured one win in their four meetings against the City Blues.

Buriram United vs Melbourne City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Buriram United to win @3/4 Unibet
• Suphanat Mueanta to score
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both these clubs are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Buriram won: 1

Melbourne won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Buriram United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Etheridge (GK); Walsh, Go, Good, Dos Santos; Causic, Peter Zulj; Schindler, Robert Zulj, Mueanta; Bissoli

Melbourne City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Beach (GK); Shillington, Ferreyra, Souprayen, Behich; Atkinson, Teague; Younis, Kuen, Arzani; Caputo

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. Buriram United are likely to edge past Melbourne City in their upcoming round of 16 clash of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Prediction: Buriram 2-1 Melbourne

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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