Predictions & Statistics

Placed 4 with 37 points from 24 outings, Sydney continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Their overall return of 11 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses with goals at 31:23 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Al Hassan Toure (5 goals), B. Kraev (5 goals), T. Quintal (5 goals), with creative support from P. A. Quispe Cordova (4 assists), T. Quintal (3 assists), R. Fraser (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, they have returned 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with J. Lolley, A. Grant, M. Tisserand unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Perth Glory are currently 10 in the standings with 27 points from 24 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses, while the 30:38 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Nicholas Pennington (6 goals), A. Taggart (5 goals), T. Lawrence (5 goals), with creative support from J. Kucharski (3 assists), A. Taggart (2 assists), T. Lawrence (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without J. Anasmo, C. Cook, T. Lawrence, the biggest concern is that one of those absentees also contributes heavily in both finishing and chance creation.