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Adelaide United will play host to Western Sydney Wanderers at Coopers Stadium in the A-League on Friday. The hosts are out to maintain their early momentum while the visitors will seek to recover strength.
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Preview
Adelaide United are enjoying a dream start to the new season. They are the only team amongst the 13 in the top flight who are yet to concede a loss this term. The hosts have won five matches out of eight, drawing three, which leaves them second in the standings with 18 points – one point behind the top spot.
The Reds have won the Championship and the Premiership once, in 2016. Last season they finished 18th, but the mood seems very positive thus far in this campaign. They could snatch the top spot if they win and if first-placed Auckland FC stumble against Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.
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Western Sydney Wanderers seem to have recovered from their 4-2 away loss to Sydney on matchday five. The visitors have earned seven points since then, through two wins and one draw, and will be looking to maintain their consistent performance. Western Sydney Wanderers prevailed 2-1 in their last visit to Adelaide United.
Wanderers endured another trophy drought last season, as they finished in the seventh spot. Their last top-flight success dates back to 2012–13, winning the prestigious AFC Champions League a year later in 2014. Western Sydney Wanderers have lost twice in their last five away matches in all competitions.
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Adelaide United have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Adelaide United have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five home matches against Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Adelaide United have won once and drawn four times in their last five matches at home.
- Western Sydney Wanderers have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Adelaide United have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Western Sydney Wanderers have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Adelaide United – D-W-W-D-W, Western Sydney Wanderers – W-D-W-L-W.
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction
Archie Goodwin and Stefan Mauk have been the shining light in Adelaide United’s attack, with four goals each. They are the side’s main threats for now.
Nicolas Milanovic sits second in the league’s score chart with five goals while teammate Brandon Borrello boasts four. The two attacking players have been Western Sydney Wanderers' top performers.
Adelaide United are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Adelaide United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Adelaide United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Adelaide United to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Western Sydney Wanderers to score - Yes
