Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory prediction and betting tips on March 9, 2024
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The upcoming fixture of the 20th round of the Australian A-League will take place on Saturday at "Coopers Stadium", where the local Adelaide United will host Melbourne Victory. Here is the prediction for the match from the experts at Dailysports.
Adelaide United
The "Reds" currently occupy the 10th position in the league table after 19 rounds. Recent results suggest that climbing higher in the standings will be a formidable challenge for Karl Vert's side. They are trailing the top six by nine points, and the gap widens with each passing round. In the previous matchday, Adelaide United faced the league leaders Wellington Phoenix in an away game and suffered a 2-3 defeat. This loss marked the third consecutive defeat for the "Reds," who have only managed to secure one draw in the last six matches under Karl Vert's guidance, with five defeats in that period.
Melbourne Victory
The team from Melbourne has had success in the regular season and playoffs of the A-League on multiple occasions. However, last season, under the management of Tony Popovic, Melbourne Victory failed to make an impact. They not only missed out on the playoffs but also finished second to last in the standings. After 20 rounds, "Victory" currently occupies the fourth position in the league table, trailing the league leaders Wellington Phoenix by nine points. In their recent match, Melbourne Victory suffered a 2-3 defeat against Brisbane Roar away from home. This loss marked their second consecutive defeat and their third in the last five matches, with only one victory in that period over the outsider Western United.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the first encounter of the season, Melbourne Victory defeated Adelaide United 2-0.
- Prior to this match, three consecutive matches between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
- In the last five matches at Adelaide's home ground, the hosts have won only once, suffering three defeats in the process.
Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory Prediction
According to the bookmakers' odds, the visitors are considered favorites. Melbourne Victory's victory is priced at 2.27. Both teams have been underwhelming, mostly losing in their recent matches, but they have been prolific in scoring. We suggest taking "Total Over 2.5" with odds of 1.58.
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