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Auckland vs Western United: Australian Championship Match Prediction
Auckland and Western United will play in the regular season of the Australian A-League. The hosts continue to lead the standings and are two points ahead of their closest pursuer, Adelaide United. The visitors are not yet in the playoff zone and occupy eighth place, one point behind the top 6. Which of the opponents will be stronger on December 21? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Auckland FC
New ZealandCurrent form
Auckland continues to show a high level of play in its first season in the A-League. Only in the last round the team lost points for the first time, drawing with Melbourne City (2:2) away. The New Zealand team managed to save itself from defeat only in the fifth minute of added time. Nevertheless, the club continues to lead the standings, having 19 points after seven matches. Steve Chorica charges managed to win dry victories over Brisbane Roar (2:0), Sydney (1:0), Wellington Phoenix (2:0), Macarthur (1:0) and Newcastle Jets (2:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with their squad ahead of the match against Western United.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has not lost in official matches yet
- The club has won six of seven matches in the A-League
Probable lineup: Poulsen - Sakai, Hull, Pidjnaker, De Vries - Verstraete, Gallegos - Rogerson, Brimmer, Gillion - May
Western United FC
AustraliaCurrent form
Western United fans are certainly eager to forget last season, when the team finished second to last and were nowhere near a playoff spot. There is hope for a turnaround now, as John Aloisi men sit eighth and just one point behind top-six side Wellington. Both of United wins this season have come away from home, with wins over Perth Glory (3-1) and Sydney (4-3). Their last home game ended in a goalless draw with Macarthur (0-0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Kaddour, Pasquali, Garuccio and Donaghy will miss the game against Oakland.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has suffered only one away defeat this season.
- Western United have not left the pitch without scoring in their last five away games
Probable lineup: Sutton - Chamoun, Leonard, Imai, Russell - Grimaldi, Pasquali, Tergate, Dandzaki - Lawal, Ibusuki
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
The hosts have won two of their last five games by that score.
9.00Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has won 5 of Oakland 7 games
2.10Bet Number 1 in the final score
This pattern has worked in 9 of the last 11 away games
1.77Tip and bets
The hosts have had a fantastic start to the season and are deservedly leading the A-League standings. However, the New Zealand team has not yet achieved any major victories, so it cannot be said that Auckland is much superior to its competitors in terms of the level of play. Western United have been playing well away from home this season, and the club has come very close to the playoff zone and will be extremely motivated for the upcoming match. We believe that the visitors have a good chance of a positive result.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (+1) on Western United for 1.85
Bet on total
In the last round, the away team match turned out to be the most productive - Western United and Sydney scored as many as seven goals. However, it is unlikely that the away team will arrange such a celebration in every round, and Auckland plays well in defense and allows few to score. Most likely, we will not see more than three goals in this confrontation.
Our prediction is total under three goals for 1.77
Bet on the first half
We don't expect the opponents to go forward in force immediately after the starting whistle. It will obviously take time to get to know each other. In this scenario, a draw at the end of the first half is likely.
Our prediction is a draw in the first half at 2.50
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