Newcastle
United Jets v Brisbane Roar
Hunter
Stadium, Newcastle
Friday,
February 06
6.40
PM (AEST)
#NEWvBRI
Despite the Jets being the Roar’s nemesis in recent seasons, the
turmoil on and off the pitch at the club will not help their chances as they
host a Roar side still brimming after an entertaining home win over the
Phoenix. Newcastle will attempt to put the worst defeat in A-League history
(7-0 to Adelaide) behind them, but with one win and 16 goals conceded at home,
the stats aren’t in their favour. Roar were impressive in attack following the
welcome return of Thomas Broich, and I think will win comfortably to shake off
that “bogey-team” tag.
Pick: 'Goal Margin' Market - Brisbane Roar
by 2+ Goals
Central
Coast Mariners v Adelaide United
Central
Coast Stadium, Gosford
Saturday,
February 07
4.00
PM (AEST)
#CCMvADL
It is all ahead of the Central Coast Mariners this weekend as
second-placed Adelaide United travel to Gosford. No A-League side has scored
more goals, or won more games away from home this season, than the Reds. The
previous poor home record against the Mariners shouldn’t trouble Adelaide, as
they finally broke their winning duck in November. Boasting the best attack and
defence in the league, I simply can’t go past Adelaide to continue their good form
and they should string three wins on the trot.
Pick: Adelaide United H2H
Melbourne
Victory v Melbourne City
Etihad
Stadium, Melbourne
Saturday,
February 07
6.30
PM (AEST)
#MelbDerby
Everyone loves a Derby, and Saturday night is filled with them, both
here and abroad in the EPL (Tottenham v Arsenal) & (Everton v Liverpool).
Etihad Stadium hosts the 15th chapter in this battle with City narrowly winning
the last encounter 1-0, but they have never won back-to-back games against the
Victory in A-League history. The nature of these often spiteful clashes; the
‘Will there be a Red Card’ or ‘Penalty’ markets are always good value as both
teams test the patience of the man in the middle. I’m leaning towards the
Victory get the three points, but Derbies often throw up plenty of surprises.
The ledger is all-square with five wins to both teams and four games ending in
a stalemate.
Pick: Melbourne Victory H2H
Perth
Glory v Sydney FC
nib
Stadium, Perth
Saturday,
February 07
8.30
PM (AEST)
#PERvSYD
The late game in Perth sees the league leaders hosting a Sky Blue
Sydney FC full of confidence after crushing the Mariners in Gosford a fortnight
ago. Marc Janko is in devastating form with a handy brace that brought up his
sixth goal of the season. Sydney coach Graham Arnold is never happy and will be
hoping they can get on a roll after failing to score in any of their previous
four games. They are the only side unbeaten away from home this season, but
Perth is always a tough ask. Andy Keogh has been Glory’s main man this season
with nine goals and four assists.
Pick: Perth Glory H2H & Andy Keogh
'First Goal Scorer' is great value
Western
Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix
Penrith
Stadium, Penrith
Sunday,
February 08
4.00
PM (AEST)
#WSWvWEL
The big question is will the Wanderers notch up their maiden
A-League win of the season. Last week’s performance against Melbourne City was
patchy, after leading early through new summer signing Yjiro Takahagi. The
Wanderers are lacking cohesion, and alarmingly this weekend, they take on a
Phoenix, a side that haven't beaten in five meetings. Wellington boast the best
away goals record in the league and will be hoping that stat continues this
weekend. Hard to go past Wellington, but I think this could be a low scoring
affair with the Wanderers narrowly sneaking home with just a solitary goal.
Pick: Wanderers H2H ('Correct score' WSW
1-0)
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