22 Nov Round 5 A-League preview

The A-League is back after the international break with the pick of the Round 5 fixtures undoubtedly the ‘Big Blue’ clash between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory.

Here’s a preview of this weekend’s A-League matches:

Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
Friday November 23, Spotless Stadium, 7:50pm

Both Western Sydney and Newcastle will look to get back to winning ways when they meet on Friday night at Spotless Stadium.

The Jets are winless in five while the Wanderers will look to bounce back after squandering a two-goal lead against Brisbane in their last outing.

Having lost just one of their last seven home games, expect Markus Babbel’s men to collect maximum points.

Tip: Western Sydney 2 Newcastle 1

Wellington Pheonix v Adelaide United
Saturday November 24, Westpac Stadium, 5:45pm

Wellington and Adelaide seek to return to the winners circle after both suffering defeats in Round 4.

United have an impressive recent record against the Pheonix, holding an eight-game unbeaten record against their New Zealand opponents.

That winless should continue with Mark Ruden’s men failing to score in their past three games.

Tip: Wellington 0 Adelaide 2

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City
Saturday November 24, Suncorp Stadium, 7:50pm

Brisbane will look to exact revenge on City after they were comprehensively eliminated from last year’s finals series.

Warren Joyce’s side will look to build on their solid 2-0 victory over the Phoenix while the struggling Roar are in desperate need of a win to ease the pressure on coach John Aloisi.

With their backs against the wall, Aloisi’s men will get their season up and running with a vital win over City.

Tip: Brisbane Roar 2 Melbourne City 1

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
*Sunday November 25, Jubilee Stadium, 5:00pm

The competition’s heavyweights clash in a mouthwatering matchup at Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah.

After Melbourne dumped Sydney out of last year’s finals series in dramatic circumstances, expect a feisty encounter between the two championship favourites.

The Sky Blues have yet to taste defeat this campaign while the Victory are starting click after a sluggish start to the season.

Both clubs will come away with a share of the spoils in what promises to be an entertaining contest.

Tip: Sydney FC 2 Melbourne Victory 2

Perth Glory v Central Coast
Sunday November 25, Nib Stadium, 7:00pm

Perth will look to continue their impressive start to the season when they face bottom placed Central Coast.

The Glory are the in-form team in the league notching three wins from their first four games, while the winless Mariners are in danger of falling further off the pace.

Tony Popovic’s men will be confident of securing yet another three points and cementing their spot at the summit of the A-league table.

Tip: Perth Glory 2 Central Coast 0

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