All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Sunday, October 18, 2026 as Wellington Phoenix welcomes Melbourne Victory for a crucial Australia. A-league fixture. Kick-off is set for 04:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Deniz Aytekin, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Warm and humid, 25°C for match day. Wellington Phoenix may have to cope without Schmitt, while Melbourne Victory could be missing Becker. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Melbourne Victory 2 - 1 Wellington Phoenix (2025). Melbourne Victory 3 - 4 Wellington Phoenix (2024). Melbourne Victory 4 - 2 Wellington Phoenix (2023). Melbourne Victory 0 - 1 Wellington Phoenix (2024). Melbourne Victory 4 - 3 Wellington Phoenix (2025). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 3:2 outcome.