Predictions & Statistics

Adelaide United come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 5 with 37 points from 24 matches. The record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 7 defeats, together with a 41:34 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through L. Jovanovic (9 goals), E. Alagich (4 goals), J. Yull (4 goals), with creative support from J. Yull (5 assists), Y. Dukuly (5 assists), E. Alagich (4 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, the record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with C. Goodwin, D. Pierias, J. Najdovski unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Macarthur sit 7 with 31 points after 24 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 9 defeats with a 32:41 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Harrison Sawyer (6 goals), L. Vickery (5 goals), M. Duke (4 goals), with creative support from C. Talbot (5 assists), M. Duke (3 assists), R. Duran (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 4 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with Ji Dong-Won, H. Politidis, K. Popovic, L. Brattan unavailable.