Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix face Adelaide United at neutral Bankwest Stadium, with a few spectators allowed to attend. After losing 3-1 to Sydney, the hosts prevailed 1-2 over Perth Glory and now they are placed 3rd, with 39 points in total, and just one point away from the second-placed Melbourne Victory. If they win today, they will keep hoping for the second spot in the standings. Unavailable remains the suspended Tim Payne, as well as Matti Steinmann.

Adelaide United is sitting in the sixth place is sitting, with 30 points in total, 3 points away from Western United, and Newcastle Jets. After the break due to the pandemic, they managed to put an end to their bad streak. In their last match, they played against Brisbane Roar, winning 1-0. They fight for a place in the playoffs, and today they will seek all three points, as the three following matches will be tough for them, against Perth Glory, Sydney, and Melbourne City. Unavailable in today's match are Nathan Konstandopoulos, Nikola Mileusnic, and James Troisi.

Wellington Phoenix has secured a top-six place, and with a victory today, they will stay alive for the 2nd spot battle. Adelaide United needs more points as difficult games are to come until the end of the season, and certainly, will not have an easy task to enter the top-six if they stay with no points today. I'll go with the away team to win on this one.