Sydney
FC v Perth Glory
Allianz
Stadium, Sydney
Thursday,
December 04
6.30
PM (AEST)
League leaders Perth Glory continue their road trip after sharing
the points at Suncorp Stadium with Brisbane Roar. They have their work cut out
against a Sydney side boasting the best defensive record, only leaking five
goals in eight games so far this season. Perth are brimming with self belief
under the relaxed Kenny Lowe management style and another Glory win mean the
teams outside the top four would have little hope in the Premiership race. With
only one loss away from nib, the Glory are again at super H2H odds and I give
them a realistic chance to steal the three points from the rock solid Sky Blues
at Allianz.
Pick: Perth Glory (H2H) or Perth Glory Draw No Bet is also good
value
Central
Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory
North
Sydney Oval, Sydney
Friday,
December 05
6.40
PM (AEST)
The Mariner’s problems aren’t just limited to the pitch this season,
with some major board member issues shifting the focus off the team in the news
this week. The club has moved the game from their picturesque Gosford surrounds
to North Sydney Oval in a bid to target some new city members. I’m rather skeptical
the experiment will pay dividends against a red-hot undefeated Victory outfit.
Central Coast has the worst attacking record in the league and host a Victory
side boasting the best attack with an incredible 18 goals from 8 outings. The
previous two meetings have seen Kevin Muscat’s men prevail 3-1 and I can’t see
that trend turning around anytime soon.
Pick: Melbourne Victory H2H or Melbourne
Victory Correct Score 3-1
Newcastle
United Jets v Sydney FC
Hunter
Stadium, Newcastle
Saturday,
December 06
4.00
PM (AEST)
The Wellington Phoenix are soaring this season and would still be
buzzing following their 5-1 demolition of Melbourne City at the Cake Tin last
Sunday. The last two A-League games between these sides have seen 10 goals hit
the net in very one-sided affairs. Despite the Jets playing on their home
patch, I think winning form is good form and it will be difficult to go past
the Phoenix to get the three points. However, it could be a tight affair as the
market suggests.
Pick: Wellington Phoenix (Draw No Bet)
Adelaide
United v Western Sydney Wanderers
Coopers
Stadium, Adelaide
Saturday,
December 06
6.30
PM (AEST)
Adelaide are the entertainers this season and meet a Wanderers
outfit quit remarkably searching for their first win of the season. The last
time the Wanderers defeated United in the League was back in November 2013, and
given their impeding travel commitments to Morocco for the FIFA Club World Cup,
this could be tough ask to get up for. A healthy Adelaide crowd will be on hand
to watch their team bounce back from their first loss of the season last week
against the high-flying Melbourne Victory. I think the record at home, coupled
with the Wanderer’s woes, will deliver the three points to the Reds.
Pick: Adelaide United H2H
Melbourne
City v Brisbane Roar
AAMI
Park, Melbourne
Sunday,
December 07
4 PM
(AEST)
Melbourne City will attempt to bounce back from a demoralising 5-1
loss to a spirited Wellington side. The big concern for coach John van’t Schip
is the lack of ‘Heart’ (pardon the pun!) shown by his side after conceding the
first goal. The Brisbane Roar are building in confidence with the ball, despite
losing their classy German creative mid-fielder Thomas Broich. Mid-week, the
champs kept the struggling Wanderers scoreless to their first win at
Wanderland. Roar’s record at AAMI Park is mixed, with only two wins from nine
trips to the venue. However, a galvanising performance on Wednesday night has
them back in the six, and I reckon they can sneak another important away win
against a hemorrhaging City outfit.
Pick: Brisbane Roar (Draw No Bet)
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