Adelaide United will play host to Auckland at Coopers Stadium in A-League on Wednesday. We are witnessing a superb clash that could determine the leader in the table after the 13th round.
Adelaide United vs Auckland Match Preview
With both teams sitting high in the table and only one point separating them, this match is expected to be fierce. First-placed Adelaide United will be hoping to make the most of their home advantage to maintain their grip at the top. Their worst nightmare would be to relinquish first place to visiting newcomers.
Red they have won back-to-back in their previous three away games, including two away games. However, they have lost five points in their last five games at home, conceding six goals against five scored. Both sides will face each other for the first time in any competition.
Auckland has been the surprise package in this campaign. Founded just 10 months ago, the New Zealand club is competing in the A-League for the first time. However, they do not seem to be running a rookie campaign. The visitors can boast of eight wins, the same number as Adelaide United, and in 12 games they experienced only two defeats.
Black knights he sounded a warning to his rivals by winning the first six games of the season, scoring 12 goals and conceding just two. They are second behind Adelaide United (27 – 26), but are closely followed by the other two teams, tied with 24 points. Auckland could drop from second place if they fail to find success at Coopers Stadium.
Adelaide United vs Auckland head to head and key numbers
- Adelaide United have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five home games.
- Adelaide United have scored 12 goals and conceded 10 in their last five matches.
- Adelaide United has won the A-League Championship once and the Premiership twice.
- Auckland have won three times, drawn once and lost once in their last five away matches.
- Adelaide United have won three times, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches, while Auckland have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form guide: Adelaide United – WWWLD, Auckland – WLDWL.
Adelaide United vs Auckland Prediction
Adelaide United will once again be without the services of three key players, including defensive midfielder Luke Duzel. However, thanks to a deep bench, the hosts are expected to cope with the visitors.
Auckland goalkeeper Alex Paulsen was one of the team’s best performers, with six clean sheets. Still, thwarting Adelaide United’s goals may not be easy.
Adelaide United is the favorite based on home advantage and momentum.
Prediction: Adelaide United 2-1 Auckland
Adelaide United vs Auckland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Adelaide United win
Tip 2: Game with more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Adelaide United to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Auckland scores – Yes
Edited by Peter P
