Macarthur vs Adelaide United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 6, 2025
Macarthur FC
Adelaide United
One of the matches of the 12th round of the Australian A-League will take place on Monday at the Campbelltown Stadium, where Macarthur will host Adelaide United. A bet on the number of goals in this match offers promising chances of success.
Match Preview
Macarthur did not start the season well but has gradually found its rhythm, climbing to third place in the A-League standings. The "Bulls" have accumulated 18 points, five fewer than the league leaders, Auckland.
In the previous round, Macarthur secured an away victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with a 3-2 scoreline. This was their second consecutive win and their third in the last four rounds. However, their home form remains shaky, with just one win and two losses in five home matches.
Adelaide United finished last season in eighth place, falling significantly short of the top six, with a seven-point gap from Melbourne City in sixth. In the Australia Cup, they reached the semi-finals but narrowly lost to Melbourne Victory (0-1).
This season, the "Reds" have shown considerable improvement. The team is in fifth place, also with 18 points from the first nine rounds, losing just one match. That defeat came in the last round when Western Sydney Wanderers visited Adelaide and secured a 3-2 victory.
Probable Lineups
- Macarthur: Kurto; Vujica, Jovanovic, Uskok, Adamson; Rose, Brattan, Jakoliš; Holman, Drew, Germain.
- Adelaide United: Delianov; Kitto, Kikianis, Vrindis, Pierias; Alagich, Barnett, Aubi, Mauk; Clough, Jovanovic.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Macarthur won two matches against Adelaide, with one ending in a draw.
- The bet "Both Teams to Score" succeeded in their last three meetings.
- The bet "Over 2.5 Goals" was successful in two of their last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the visitors in this match, with Adelaide United's victory offered at 2.20 odds. However, this match seems to hold more value in goals, making the bet "Over 3.5 Goals" at 1.95 an attractive option.
