Adelaide United is set to face Melbourne City at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in an A-League encounter this Thursday.
Melbourne City, the home team, is seeking to bounce back after experiencing two consecutive losses in the league. In their recent away game, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Central Coast Mariners.
On the other hand, Adelaide United has had a strong start to 2024, maintaining an unbeaten record. After securing two consecutive draws, they clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory against Sydney on January 13th. Hiroshi Ibusuki scored a hat-trick, and Nestory Irankunda contributed with a goal in the first half. Having enjoyed a 12-day break leading up to this match, the visitors are expected to be well-rested and prepared.
Melbourne City vs Adelaide Head To Head
Melbourne City and Adelaide United have a long and competitive head-to-head history, dating back to their first meeting in the 2010-11 A-League season. Over 43 encounters, both teams have enjoyed periods of dominance, with Adelaide edging out Melbourne City with 19 wins to 13.
Recent Form:
- Adelaide United: Adelaide has been in good form recently, winning their last two matches against Sydney FC (4-3) and Macarthur FC (1-1). They are currently sitting in 6th place on the A-League table.
- Melbourne City: Melbourne City has had a mixed season so far, with inconsistent results. They are currently sitting in 4th place on the A-League table.
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Matches Played: 43
- Adelaide United Wins: 19
- Melbourne City Wins: 13
- Draws: 13
- Goals Scored (Adelaide United): 79
- Goals Scored (Melbourne City): 65
- Average Goals per Game: 3.14
Prediction
It’s going to be a tough match as both teams are in good form. One thing is certain, there will be plenty goals in this match and for this very reason we are sticking with over 2.5 goals.
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.35
Correct Score: 2-1 @ 9.0
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