AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 3, East
Melbourne City 2 - 1 FT Buriram United
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Futmetrix Verdict
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Kashiwa Reysol
Tue, Oct 27 • 12:15 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
55
Points are urgent; goals already flow
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Peter Žulj 42'
Kenny Dougall 44'
Goran Čaušić 45'+5
HT
58' ↓ H. Shillington ↑N. Atkinson
58' ↓ S. Souprayen ↑L. Bonetig
58' ↓ B. Baker ↑B. Mazzeo
Supachai Chaided 60'
↓ K. Schindler ↑S. Pattynama 66'
69' ↓ K. Rahmani ↑E. Rashani
G. Causic 72'
↓ F. Stojkovic ↑S. Walsh 80'
80' ↓ A. Kuen ↑Z. Schreiber
80' ↓ T. Kanamori ↑E. Durakovic
↓ S. Jaided ↑I. Fandi 81'
84' E. Rashani (A. Behich)
90' M. Caputo (N. Atkinson)
Goran Čaušić 90'+2
↓ G. Causic ↑T. Bunmathan 90'+10
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Melbourne City
Goalkeepers
Patrick Beach 
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
59
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Harrison Shillington 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Germán Ferreyra
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
82
Passes
10
Duels
Samuel Souprayen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Aziz Behich 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Kai Trewin
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
Beckham Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Takeshi Kanamori
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Andreas Kuen 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kavian Rahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Max Caputo 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Dakota Ochsenham 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lachie Charles
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Peter Antoniou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathaniel Atkinson 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Liam Bonetig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Besian Kutleshi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Necovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emin Durakovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angus Mackintosh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zane Schreiber 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Benjamin Mazzeo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elbasan Rashani 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kingsley Schindler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Pansa Hemviboon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Dougall 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Curtis Good
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Stojković
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Robert Žulj
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Goran Čaušić 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Peter Žulj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Supachai Chaided
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Guilherme Bissoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Chatchai Bootprom
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sasalak Haiprakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theerathon Bunmathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandy Walsh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shayne Pattynama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ratthanakorn Maikami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilhan Fandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fejsal Mulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Melbourne City | 1 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 10/21/2025 | Melbourne City | 2 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 11/08/2023 | Melbourne City | 0 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 10/25/2023 | Buriram United | 0 - 2 | Melbourne City | AFC Champions League | Chang Arena |
03/03/2026
10/21/2025
11/08/2023
10/25/2023
Melbourne City Win
Buriram United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Melbourne City
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Melbourne City
Buriram United
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Melbourne City Edges Buriram in Continental Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A vital victory for Melbourne City that keeps their knockout stage ambitions alive while stalling Buriram United's momentum.
Tactical Domination at AAMI Park
Melbourne City started with intent, pinning their opponents back with a controlled 58% of possession. Reporting live from AAMI Park, the atmosphere was one of calculated pressure rather than desperate attack. An Intensity rating of 5.1 reflected a match where the hosts were happy to probe the Thai defense, completing 534 passes to maintain a strangling rhythm. While the opening phase lacked a clinical edge, the sheer volume of attacks—totaling 103 for the match—suggested it was only a matter of time before the deadlock was broken. The home side looked for their primary attackers to find space between the lines, while the visitors remained compact and focused on a low-block strategy.
The Efficiency Trade-off
The turning point arrived as Melbourne City finally translated their 12 total shots into a tangible advantage. Despite the dominance, a Balance score of 2.1 highlights how Buriram United remained a constant threat on the counter-attack. The Thai side was remarkably efficient, with four of their five shots hitting the target, forcing the Melbourne goalkeeper into several crucial saves. However, the sustained pressure from the Australian outfit, who created three big chances, eventually overwhelmed the visitor's backline. The match swung on the hosts' ability to recover the ball quickly in the middle third, stifling Buriram's attempts to transition into dangerous areas during the second half.
Climbing the Continental Table
The 2-1 final scoreline provides a significant boost to Melbourne City, who now move up to 4th in the group standings. With the Stakes score sitting at 1.0, this was an essential hurdle to clear to avoid a mid-table stalemate in the AFC Champions League. For Buriram United, the loss is a setback, though their 80% shot accuracy suggests they possess the finishing quality to bounce back in future fixtures. As the whistle blew, the relief at AAMI Park was palpable; the hosts had survived a late surge to secure all three points in this evenly-matched thriller, keeping their path to the next round firmly in their own hands.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Melbourne City and Buriram United?
Melbourne City won the match 2-1 against Buriram United.
Where was the AFC Champions League match played?
The match took place at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Continental Grit at AAMI Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This clash represents a high-pressure junction in the AFC Champions League East, where the loser risks falling behind the pace for direct qualification.
The Setup
As the league phase reaches its third matchday, Melbourne City enter with a Form rating of 5.4, having navigated their last five matches without a defeat. However, despite their steady run (WDWWW), they haven't yet faced a side with the disruptive potential of the Thai visitors. Buriram United arrive in Melbourne sitting just two points behind their hosts, making this a quintessential continental six-pointer. The Stakes score of 7.0 reflects the growing urgency; while we aren't at the final day drama yet, the race to stay above the top-24 playoff line is intensifying. At AAMI Park, the objective for both is simple: survive the pressure and advance their claims for a top-8 finish.
Key Battle
The tactical friction will center on whether the Melbourne midfield can contain the individual sparks of the Buriram attack. The visitors rely heavily on the movement of Bissoli and S. Mueanta to stretch opposition back lines. With a Stars rating of 1.6, the match lacks a marquee global name, but the internal Balance of 3.1 suggests a game of narrow margins. Melbourne City will look to dictate the tempo through collective structure, while the Thai side will gamble on quick transitions through their primary attacking duo.
Our Prediction
This match is likely to unfold as a tactical stalemate. Melbourne City’s defensive discipline has been their hallmark this season, conceding only seven goals in their opening seven matches. Buriram United, however, have shown enough resilience on the road to suggest they won't be easily broken down. Expect a low-scoring encounter where neither side is willing to overcommit and risk a devastating loss. A 1-1 draw feels like the most probable outcome, leaving both teams firmly in the mix for the next round.