Newcastle
United Jets v Sydney FC
Hunter
Stadium, Newcastle
Friday,
March 06
6.40
PM (AEST)
#NEWvSYD
As the Jets prepare to host Sydney FC at Hunter Stadium, their poor
record of no wins in the last five A-League meetings against them is be a big
concern for embattled coach Phil Stubbins. (2D & 3L). What’s worse, the
Jets haven't scored a solitary goal in 361 minutes of football against Graham
Arnold's men. Sydney will continue utilize their strengths up front, with Marc
Janko scoring an incredible eight goals in his past five appearances. Despite
an exciting win in the #SydneyDerby last weekend, a clean sheet will be high on
Arnie's wish list as he looks to strengthen a defensive line that has always
has its doubters.
My tip: Sydney FC H2H. Hard to go past
Sydney FC on the back on a very poor Jets season that will see them battle it
out with the Wanderers for the wooden spoon.
Wellington
Phoenix v Adelaide United
Hutt
Recreational Ground, Wellington
Saturday,
March 07
2.00
PM (AEST)
#WELvADL
This promises to be a mouth-watering clash between the third and
fourth placed sides, separated by only one goal in the differential stats. The
real test will be for Adelaide on the road. They've only been successful once
in their last eight trips to Wellington. However, that win came in their last
trip across the ditch last season. The Nix are unbeaten in eight home matches
and have kept a clean sheet in half of those games. Sergio Cirio has a very
impressive goal scoring strike rate against Wellington, but has only found the
net when playing on his home pitch.
My tip: Wellington Phoenix H2H in a narrow
victory. A value option in the ‘Correct Score’ market is Wellington Phoenix
1-0.
Melbourne
Victory v Perth Glory
AAMI
Park, Melbourne
Saturday,
March 07
6.30
PM (AEST)
#MVCvPER
Another highly anticipated clash is the top placed Perth Glory away
to the classy Melbourne Victory outfit at AAMI Park. The Victory will be down
following their home loss last week to the Phoenix, spoiling the 200th game
celebrations for Archie Thompson. The overwhelming stat for the punters is the
Victory have scored in 14 successive A-League games against the Glory, so if
you’re looking at the ‘To Score A Goal’ market, Besart Berisha and Andy Keogh
are worth considering! Both have scored in the previous two fixtures between
the sides this season. The Glory haven’t won in their past six games (4D &
2L), but their last victory was against Victory back in Round 13.
My tip: Melbourne Victory H2H to overtake the Glory and snatch top
spot on the A-League ladder.
Central
Coast Mariners v Melbourne City
Central
Coast Stadium, Gosford
Sunday,
March 08
2.00
PM (AEST)
#CCMvMCY
Melbourne City are unbeaten in their past three A-League games and
were impressive in a 3-1 win over Adelaide last Friday night. Despite the
victory, and a return score sheet, the alarming stat for John van 't Schip is
in their failure to score in three successive away matches. Despite a poor
season by their expectations, I think the Mariners could just sneak home on the
back on the home ground advantage in this one. It is a difficult game for the
punters, so the ‘Double Chance’ may just give you a little comfort, as this one
heads into added time.
My tip: CCM H2H. Fabio Ferreira is also a good option for “First
goal scorer’ after finding the net twice for his new club since joining from
Adelaide United.
Brisbane
Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers
Suncorp
Stadium, Brisbane
Sunday,
March 08
4.00
PM (AEST)
#BRIvWSW
It’s been a busy week for both clubs following their ACL
commitments, but neither side will have any excuses come Sunday returning to
the scene of last season’s memorable Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. Despite a
huge disparity in ladder positions, a win is vital for both clubs. The Roar are
looking to leapfrog Melbourne City into the top six. For the Wanderers, talk of
the finals is not on the radar, but avoiding the wooden spoon and scoring goals
are the sole focus as the club focuses ahead to Asian Champions League knockout
stage qualification. Brisbane have won 10 points from a possible 12 (3W &
1D) from their past four A-League games, and on that alone, I favor them to get
the three points at home.
My tip: Brisbane Roar H2H. I also like Draw/Brisbane Roar in the
‘Half/Full Double’ market as both teams find their feet in the first half given
their busy week.
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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