AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Interstat) — Auckland FC hosts Melbourne City on Saturday in a pivotal A-League clash at Mount Smart Stadium, with the season series tied at one win apiece.

Auckland FC (8-5-5) enters the match on a two-game winless streak after a 2-2 draw at Sydney on April 26. The result followed a 1-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners on April 18. Prior to that, Auckland posted a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory and a 1-1 tie at Adelaide United. The club’s most emphatic result came Feb. 20, a 5-0 rout of Kampong Speu Province. Auckland’s defensive form has been uneven, allowing two goals in three of its last five matches.

Melbourne City (7-6-5) lost 2-1 at home to Adelaide United on April 26, its second defeat in three games. Before that, City edged Brisbane Roar 3-2 and posted a 2-0 win over Kampong Speu Province. Since March 22, City has gone 3-2-1, with the loss to Auckland on Feb. 27 by a 3-0 margin standing out. City’s offense has been inconsistent, scoring one goal or fewer in three of its last four matches.

The teams last met Feb. 27, when Auckland FC shut out Melbourne City 3-0 at home. In the previous matchup on Jan. 16, Melbourne City won 2-1 at home. Saturday’s game marks the third meeting this season, with both sides having won on their home turf.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Auckland FC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.