Competition: A-League
Market: Auckland FC win
Odds: 8/11 @ 1xBet
In what is a real showdown at the top of the A-League table, Auckland will welcome Adelaide to the Mount Smart Stadium in the early hours of Saturday.
Starting with the hosts, while Auckland might have only made their A-League debut this season, the Black Knights have embarked on a real fairytale. Last seen putting in another sensational performance as they cruised their way to a 6-1 romp against Wellington, Steve Corica’s side have continued to gain a fearsome reputation. Remarkably opening this weekend’s fixtures holding a commanding eight-point buffer at the top of the table, it is no surprise that Auckland are pencilled in as a landslide title favourite this season. In fact, on what has become a record-breaking romp, the former Sydney boss has seen his squad muster 39 points from their 17 A-League appearances so far this year. With the mood around the Mount Smart Stadium at a red-hot high, it should also be noted that Saturday’s hosts have won each of their last four matchups by an aggregate score of 11-2. Likewise, Auckland have also won their last three consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters.
As for the visitors, while Adelaide might have also enjoyed their own sensational A-League charge this season, Carl Veart’s side have come crashing back down to earth over the past month. Despite still leading the chase to book a famous AFC Champions League ticket, the Reds have collected just a single victory from any of their previous five A-League appearances. Putting in a nightmare performance last weekend as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Western United, Saturday’s guests are desperately seeking a much-needed boost. However, getting February underway with a 4-1 defeat against Sydney, Adelaide have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Suffering consecutive A-League defeats for the first time this season, the one-time Crystal Palace striker has seen his squad concede at least a pair of goals in five of their last six outings. Given what has been a huge recent gulf in class, we are backing a home victory for the runaway leaders this weekend.
Bet: Auckland FC 8/11 to beat Adelaide United in Saturday’s A-League showdown @ 1xBet
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