19 Apr Round 26 A-League preview

Round 26 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:

Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Friday April 19th, Coopers Stadium, 7:50pm AEST

Adelaide United host Melbourne Victory in the Original Rivalry to kick-off the penultimate round of the A-League season.

The Reds are unbeaten in three and played out a 0-0 draw against Melbourne City to strengthen their hold on fourth spot.

Kevin Muscat's side edged Central Coast 2-1 last time out and sit five points behind second-placed Sydney FC with a game in hand.

Tip: Adelaide United 1 Melbourne Victory 2

Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets
Saturday April 20th, Suncorp Stadium, 5:35pm AEST

Brisbane Roar take on the Newcastle Jets with both clubs out of the finals equation.

The Roar have kept one clean sheet in their last eight games while the Jets’ hopes of a top six finish were dashed after a 1-0 loss to Perth.

Tip: Brisbane Roar 1 Newcastle Jets 2

Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers
Saturday April 20th, Central Coast Stadium, 7:50pm AEST

Western Sydney will look to continue their improved form when they travel to Gosford to take on Central Coast.

The Wanderers have won their last six away games against the Mariners and are coming off a fighting 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Sydney FC.

Tip: Central Coast Mariners 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 2

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City
Sunday April 21st, Westpac Stadium, 5:00pm AEST

Wellington host Melbourne City with a top four spot still on the agenda for both clubs.

The Phoenix and City both sit on 37 points – one point behind fourth-placed Adelaide United.

If United drop points against the Victory on Friday night, this match becomes crucial in shaping the top six.

Tip:Wellington Phoenix 2__ Melbourne City 1

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