05 Apr Round 24 A-League preview

Round 24 of the A-League is upon us with some fascinating fixtures to look forward to in what should be another action-packed weekend of football.

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

Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar
Friday April 5th, AAMI Park, 7:50pm AEDST

Melbourne City will look to return to the winners list against Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park.

Sixth-placed City were beaten 3-0 by the Wanderers in their last outing to put a dent in their top four hopes.

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren is likely to return from injury to face his former club.

Tip: Melbourne City 3 Brisbane Roar 1

Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers
Saturday April 6th, McDonald Jones Stadium, 5:35pm AEDST

Newcastle Jets host Western Sydney Wanderers as they look to keep their slim finals hopes alive.

The Jets were hammered by Wellington 4-1 last time out while the Wanderers shocked City 3-0 in a morale boosting victory.

Tip: Newcastle Jets 2 Western Sydney Wanderers 1

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
Saturday April 6th, SCG, 7:50pm AEDST

Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory face off in a battle for second spot on the A-League table.

The second-placed Sky Blues are one point ahead of the Victory and a win here would go a long way towards sewing up a top two spot.

Both clubs are coming off convincing wins last week.

Tip: Sydney FC 2 Melbourne Victory 2

Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix
Sunday April 7th, Coopers Stadium, 5:00pm AEDST

Adelaide United and Wellington lock horns in a match that could decide who hosts an Elimination Final.

The fourth-placed Phoenix are three points above the Reds and have won three games on the bounce – scoring 15 goals in that time.

Mark Rudan’s side have won just once from 10 visits to Coopers Stadium.

Tip: Adelaide United 2 Wellington Phoenix 1

Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory
Sunday April 7th, Central Coast Mariners Stadium, 7:00pm AEDST

League leaders Perth Glory will fancy their chances when they travel to Gosford to face bottom-placed Central Coast.

Perth’s unbeaten run came to an against the Victory last week but they still hold a six-point gap at the top of the A-League.

The Mariners have a good home record against the Glory, winning 16 of their 21 meetings.

Tip: Central Coast Mariners 0 Perth Glory 3

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