Adelaide United will host “Oakland” at Coopers Stadium A League on Wednesday. After the 13th round, we are about to witness a top-class clash that could determine the leader of the standings.
Adelaide United vs Auckland Preview
It is expected that both teams, sitting at the top of the table and separated by only one point, will pass this game in a tight competition. Top-placed Adelaide United will be hoping to make the most of home advantage to make a stranglehold on the top. Their worst nightmare would be to give the top spot to the visitors.
Reds they have maintained consecutive wins in their previous three outings, including two away matches. However, they have conceded six goals against five in their last five home games, dropping five points. Both sides will be facing each other for the first time in any competition.
Auckland have been a surprise package this campaign. The New Zealand club, which was founded just 10 months ago, is competing in the A League for the first time. However, they are not campaigning without experience. The visitors boast eight wins, the same as Adelaide United, and only two defeats in 12 matches.
Black Knights winning the first six matches of the season, scoring 12 goals and conceding only two, gave their opponents a warning. They are second behind Adelaide United (27 – 26) but are closely followed by the other two teams who are tied on 24 points. Auckland could be relegated to the second tier if they fail to find success at Coopers Stadium.
Adelaide United vs Auckland Head to Head and Highlights
- Adelaide United have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- Adelaide United have scored 12 goals and conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches.
- Adelaide United won the A-League Championship once and the Premier League twice.
- Auckland have won three, drawn one and lost once in their last five away matches.
- Adelaide United have won three, drawn and lost once in their last five matches, while Auckland have won twice, drawn and lost twice. Form Guide: Adelaide United v WWWLD, Auckland v 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 overcome the visitors.
Oakland goalkeeper Alex Paulsen was one of the team's best players, boasting six goals. Adelaide United's goal efforts may not be easy to stop.
Adelaide United are favorites based on home advantage and momentum.
Forecast: Adelaide United 2-1 Auckland
Adelaide United vs Auckland betting tips
Tip 1: Result – Adelaide United will win
Tip 2: Match over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Adelaide United to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Oakland will score – Yes
Edited by Peter P