Adelaide United vs WS Wanderers Match Preview

Adelaide United is ranked at 6th place with 38 points and comes after two wins and three losses over the last five matches. This inconsistent run did not allow them to secure a spot for the playoffs as even they sit three points above Wellington Phoenix with only one game left, their goal difference is negative while Wellington is on +7. So they have to avoid defeat at all costs here, considering they play against a rival that has no goals left since they can not enter the play-off zone.

At home, Adelaide had a very good season winning 7 out of 12 games played while losing just 2. One of the losses came against a top team like Sydney FC and the other against mediocre Perth Glory. Not just this, but at home, they are the second-best defensive team with only 11 goals conceded, as they managed to keep a clean sheet in three of the last five duels.

WS Wanderers, on the other hand, is ranked at 8th place with 34 points and comes after two wins and three losses over the last five matches. Losing three games in a row made them drop in ranks and even though they bounced back with a win against direct rivals of Brisbane Roar, it was not enough to put them back into the race for a playoff spot.

Despite the fact that they have shown a great offensive side with 43 goals scored so far, they have a leaky defense having conceded 41 goals, which is one of the worst defensive lines in the league. 23 of these 41 goals came while on the road which could make it a difficult task for them tonight. Also, the fact that they will play without motivation since they can not enter the top-six is very important. On the road, they failed to win in any of their last five games.

In conclusion, I think Adelaide United can win this match or get at least a draw out. They have everything in their hands in order to secure their spot in the playoffs or even aim to climb in ranks depending on how the other teams will do. In their previous h2h games this season, Adelaide won one and the other ended in a draw.