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Round 5 wraps up with a blockbuster clash as the red-hot Melbourne United host the New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena.
Melbourne United are on a serious roll to start the season, sitting undefeated at 6–0. Their most recent victory came on Friday night — a hard-fought 95–86 win over the Brisbane Bullets — where their depth and defensive pressure once again proved too much to handle.
The New Zealand Breakers, meanwhile, will take plenty of confidence into this one after a much-needed 82–65 home win over the Tasmania JackJumpers. It was a strong response after a slow start to the season, and they’ll now be looking to back it up on the road against the league’s hottest team.
Here is a Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction for Sunday, October 19th 2025.
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Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers
Venue – John Cain Arena
Tip Off – 2.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 6-0 | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| NZ | 2-5 | 2-3 | 0-2 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 100.3 | 81.3 | 181.6 |
| NZ | 87.1 | 92 | 179.1 |
Quick Game Facts
- The New Zealand Breakers have struggled on the road, losing each of their last six away games.
- Melbourne United are flying high at 6–0, their best start since the 2020–21 season when they went on to win the championship.
- Melbourne United have dominated recent meetings, winning 15 of their last 17 games against the Breakers.
Prediction
Melbourne United are 6–0, and that streak looks set to continue. With Chris Goulding back, who can hit shots from anywhere, and Tyson Walker proving to be one of the league’s top defenders, United look unstoppable. Expect them to keep rolling and dominate this matchup.