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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix: Australian Championship Match Prediction
Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix will play in the ninth round of the Australian Championship. The visitors are in the top six, but only by additional indicators are they ahead of Sydney. The hosts are currently only in tenth place, but are also close to the playoff zone - just two points behind today opponent. Who will be able to score important tournament points on December 22? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
AustraliaCurrent form
Western Sydney Wanderers were very close to the playoff zone last season, missing out on just two points. This season, the team has also been unsuccessful and is only in tenth place in the league table. After seven matches, the hosts have eight points and 15 goals scored. In the last five matches, the Sydney club has not scored less than two goals. The hosts managed to beat Newcastle Jets (4:1) and Melbourne City (2:0), and also draw with Brisbane Roar (2:2), but failed to score points in high-scoring matches with Adelaide United (3:4) and Sydney (2:4).
Disqualifications and injuries
Jeong Tae-wook and Aiden Simmons are questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- The hosts have scored two goals in each of their last three matches
- The team has lost only one of its last four matches.
Probable lineup: Thomas - Claire, Jeong, Bountig, Pantazopoulos - Milanovic, Priestmann, Scicluna, Krayev - Sapsford, Borello
Wellington Phoenix
New ZealandCurrent form
Wellington Phoenix have played seven matches in the Australian Championship and are currently sixth in the standings, last in the playoff zone. Of the top six teams, Phoenix is the only one that has not reached the 10-goal mark. The visitors have achieved all their victories this season without conceding goals - the team has beaten Perth Glory (2:0), Central Coast Mariners (3:0) and Melbourne Victory (1:0) without conceding. The New Zealand club has only suffered defeats from Auckland (0:2 and 1:2) and Macarthur (1:2). The only draw this season took place in the first round. Then the team from Wellington failed to beat Western United (1:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors' Phil Conchi remains in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team lost the last two matches with the same score 1:2
- None of the last six matches of the visitors ended in a draw
Tentative line-up: Oluwayemi - Payne, Sheridan, Wooton, Sutton - Roofer, Hughes - Conchie, Nagasavi - Barbarouses, Ishige
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
The visitors have suffered their last two defeats with the same score
9.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has played in 7 of the last 8 matches of the hosts
1.63Bet Number 2 in the final score
The pattern has worked in the hosts' last three matches
2.12Tip and bets
The hosts like to play open football, so in seven matches involving Western Sydney Wanderers, almost 30 goals were scored. Now the club from Sydney is only two points behind today opponent and will definitely be determined to win. The visitors have conceded two goals in the last two matches, so the Wellington club is not perfect in defense. We believe that this confrontation will be productive.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome
The Wanderers started the season rather weakly, but gradually gained momentum and now have every chance of winning the match with Wellington. After two defeats in a row, the players of the New Zealand team will clearly not be in the best mood, which the hosts will certainly take advantage of. We suggest taking a risk and betting on a victory for Western Sydney.
Our prediction is Western Sydney Wanderers to win at 2.10
Bet on corners
In this match, we expect Western Sydney Wanderers to have an advantage not only in terms of the score, but also in various other parameters, including the number of corners taken.
Our prediction is Western Sydney Wanderers win on corners at 1.60
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