Bitesize Prediction: Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix – 20/01/25

Competition: A-League

Market: Macarthur FC win

Odds: 19/20 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend their stay in the play-off places, Macarthur will welcome Wellington to the Campbelltown Stadium on Monday morning.

Starting with the hosts, making an immediate return to winning ways last week, Macarthur have continued to impress over recent times. Putting in a dominant display as they secured a 3-1 victory away at Newcastle, the Bulls find themselves sat in the driving seat to punch another play-off ticket in 2025. Getting the New Year underway with an action-packed 3-2 win against Western Sydney, Mile Sterjovski’s side will be confident of laying down another marker here. Signing off 2024 with a stellar 3-0 victory away at Perth, the one-time Lille striker should find the mood in his camp at a continued high. Mustering nine points from their previous four A-League appearances, Macarthur have also suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight consecutive showdowns. With that run stemming all the way back to November 24th, the Bulls will also be excited by their most recent battle against Monday’s guests. Landing a 2-1 win when they met Wellington for their reverse contest on December 14th, Macarthur should be smelling a real opportunity.

As for the visitors, although Wellington might have claimed a shock silver medal finish last season, the Phoenix have come crashing back down to earth this time around. Getting the New Year underway with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Melbourne City, Giancarlo Italiano’s men are desperately seeking some kind of A-League boost. Despite signing off 2024 with a much-welcomed 2-1 win against Newcastle, that is the only victory that Monday’s guests have collected from any of their previous seven A-League appearances. Likewise, mustering just a single point from their three appearances since opening the New Year, Wellington have also shown some glaring issues away from the Sky Stadium. Including a 4-1 drumming against Western Sydney last month, Italiano’s side have also each of their previous three away fixtures by an aggregate score of 8-2. Slumping to that 2-1 loss when they welcomed Macarthur to the Sky Stadium on December 14th, we are expecting a similar home victory here.

Bet: Macarthur 19/20 to beat Wellington Phoenix in Monday’s A-League showdown @ 1xBet