Newcastle v Wellington Phoenix
The Phoenix travel to Newcastle this week with a must win game to stay in touch of the top six. The Phoenix last week had a disappointing loss to Brisbane and missed the chance to climb to 5th on the ladder. They will want to have the forwards firing with Gary Hooper and David Ball looking to extend their goalscoring form. Newcastle on the other hand also had a disappointing last-minute loss to Adelaide last week, but will hold their head high and look for a win.
Prediction: 1-1 Draw
Best Bet: Gary Hooper anytime goal at $2.46
Sydney FC v Western United
Another big clash between the two sides with Sydney coming off a good win away to Perth last weekend. Sydney will face a big test this weekend with the inform Western United coming off a 2-2 draw against city rivals Melbourne City, in what was the top of the table clash. Western United, who have the best defence in the competition, will have to hold back the likes of Bobo and Adam Le Fondre. This shapes as a crucial game both teams, with a win for either team will cement their spots for the finals.
Prediction: Western United 2-1
Best Bet: Western United win at $3.80
Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
Another huge game this weekend where the Melbourne Derby takes place on Saturday night. Victory, who missed last weeks game to travel to Japan for the AFC qualifiers will want to bring back their confidence in front of goal, scoring three goals against Japanese giants Vissel Kobe. Melbourne City had a chance last week to go outright 1st on the ladder, but missed the opportunity with a 2-2 draw against Western United. They will not be short of goals this week, with Jamie Maclaren again continuing his great goal scoring form.
Prediction: 2-2 Draw
Best Bet: Ben Folami anytime goal at $3.85
Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur
The Mariners host Macarthur in Gosford this week, with the Mariners coming of a scoreless draw mid-week in Perth against the Glory. The Mariners have been held to two draws in their past two games, and they will want to get a win this week with James Cummings feeling hungry in front of goal. Macarthur on the other hand will go into the game coming off a good 3-1 victory against the Wanderers. With Davila firing in front of goal, they will be hard to beat.
Prediction: Macarthur 2-0
Best Bet: Macarthur win at $3
Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar
The battle of the bottom two teams awaits us this weekend where the Glory take on the Brisbane Roar. Brisbane last weekend had a surprise victory against the Phoenix, and will want to emulate that this week with Akbari on the scoresheet. Perth will have the fans behind their back for the third consecutive week, with Bruno Fornaroli, who just accepted a call up to the Socceroos will be up and firing.
Prediction: Perth 2-0
Best Bet: Andy Keogh anytime goal at $3.30
Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United
Adelaide and the Wanderers take on each other again this weekend, with the two just coming off a mid-week game. The Wanderers came back with the chocolates in Adelaide, and they will want to continue that winning form. Adelaide on the other hand will want to exact revenge with the likes of Craig Goodwin and George Blackwood getting onto the scoresheet in recent games and their opponents will be wary as Adelaide have won four games in the last minutes of play in their past 10 games.
Prediction: Adelaide 2-1
Best Bet: Adelaide win at $3.20
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