Central
Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar
Central
Coast Stadium, Gosford
Friday,
February 13
6.40
PM (AEST)
#CCMvBRI
The Central Coast has always been a happy hunting ground for the
Brisbane Roar and they have only lost two of their previous 17 trips to
Gosford. The Mariners have had an inconsistent season and surprisingly are
looking for their first back-to-back win after a moral boosting performance against
Adelaide last weekend. If you are looking for great value in the first goal
scorer market, the Roar’s Jean Carlos Solórzano has found the net four times in
his last five games.
My tip: Brisbane Roar H2H, but for some added value the “2nd Half
Winner’ Brisbane Roar looks attractive given they have scored seven from the
last eight goals against CCM in the second half of games.
Wellington
Phoenix v Melbourne City
Hutt
Recreational Ground, Wellington
Saturday,
February 14
2.00
PM (AEST)
#WELvMCY
Despite losing their past two matches on the road, the Phoenix are
back in Wellington. However, not in the comfort of the “Cake Tin”, rather the
Hutt Recreational Ground, where they take on a Melbourne City side which has
only tasted success once in its last nine A-League games against them. The Nix
have enjoyed great success at home and abroad this season. They sit three
points clear of Sydney FC in fourth place and will be keen to see that continue
as they push for the finals. Last week was the first time Wellington were kept
scoreless in 12 games. I’m predicting they will return to the winners circle,
but need to keep the likes of Damien Duff and Aaron Mooy quiet to secure the
three points.
My tip: Wellington Phoenix H2H; for an exotic, look at the “Will
there be a penalty” as the Phoenix have been awarded six this season (an
A-League high).
Newcastle
United Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers
Hunter
Stadium, Newcastle
Saturday,
February 14
4.00
PM (AEST)
#NEWvWSW
You would have thought the Roar lost last week’s game against the
Jets listening to the contrasting interviews of Matt McKay and Phil Stubbins.
The Jets showed plenty of fight and patience, and could be considered very
unlucky not to share the points at home after conceding a late own goal in
added time. The Wanderers finally notched up there first win since last
season’s final series in oppressive conditions in Penrith. With a poor record
this season at home, the Jets have failed to win their last two at Hunter
Stadium, but haven’t lost three games in Newcastle since October 2009. I think
this one could end in a low scoring stalemate, with both teams hardly setting
the world of fire in attack. WSW has just 10 goals and the Jets 13.
My tip: Draw
Sydney
FC v Melbourne Victory
Allianz
Stadium, Perth
Saturday,
February 14
6.30
PM (AEST)
#SYDvMVC
This shapes as the match of the round in my opinion as Sydney FC
looked to have found their early season mojo again, and the Victory flying high
after a strong all-round performance in attack and defence in the Melbourne
Derby. The two teams have a strong history & the 'Derby like' feel should
provide plenty of fireworks between two passionate managers in Graham Arnold
and Kevin Muscat. The last three regular A-League games between the sides have
all ended in draws, and seven of the last 11 meetings have also ended in
stalemates. If Archie Thompson ($3.25) hits the pitch at anytime, look to him
in the “To Score a Goal” market. I also like the “Half Time Correct Score” of
Draw 1-1 as another exotic option.
My tip: Hard to go past the Draw based on history, but I’m going to
tip Sydney, and you guessed it, “Draw No Bet”
Adelaide
United v Perth Glory
Coopers
Stadium, Adelaide
Sunday,
February 08
4.00
PM (AEST)
#ADLvPER
The other real quality match up of the round is between the two
inaugural FFA Cup finalists. On the weight of the stats, sharing the points
looks unlikely, as none of the Red’s last 11 A-League games have ended in a
draw. After enjoying an unbeaten run of 10 games, the Glory have lost two of
their past three. That's something coach Kenny Lowe wants to turn around
quickly. I’m sticking with Adelaide to get the points at Coopers Stadium, with
their superior defensive record the only reason swaying me towards the Reds.
My tip: Adelaide United H2H or Adelaide Utd 2-1 “Correct Score” to
add some spice to a Multi is terrific value.
I’ll be on @RadioTABAus every Friday and Monday morning around
7:45am AEST over the course of the entire A-league season with my previews and
reviews of every game.
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