Perth Glory vs Western Sydney Wanderers prediction and betting tips on March 16, 2024
Perth Glory
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
One of the fixtures of the 21st round of the Australian A-League will take place on Saturday at the "HBF Park," where the local Perth Glory will host Sydney Wanderers. Here's the forecast for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Perth Glory
Under the guidance of Alen Stajcic, the team is battling for a spot in the top six and a berth in the playoffs. In 20 matches, Perth Glory has amassed 21 points, placing them in the interim ninth position in the A-League table. In their last encounter, Perth Glory hosted Newcastle Jets and managed to secure only one point, drawing 2-2. Furthermore, Alen Stajcic's wards were trailing 0-2 but salvaged a draw by scoring a late equalizer in the 90th minute. This draw marks their third in the last five rounds, with Perth Glory winning just one match during this stretch.
Western Sydney Wanderers
Under the helm of Mark Rudan, the team currently occupies the sixth position in the A-League table. After 21 matches, the "Wanderers" have garnered 28 points, securing eight victories and suffering nine defeats. They trail Melbourne City, who are in sixth place, by just one point, while the gap to the second position is already 12 points. Last weekend, the "Wanderers" faced Melbourne City in an away match and suffered a crushing 0-7 defeat. This loss marks their third consecutive defeat and fourth in the last five A-League rounds.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of personal encounters
- Perth Glory defeated the Wanderers in the away fixture of the first round with a scoreline of 2-1.
- Only one out of the last seven matches saw a "Total over 2.5" outcome.
- In the last seven encounters, the scoreline of 1-0 occurred four times.
Perth Glory vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction
Perth Glory is a slight favorite according to bookmakers, with odds of 2.49 for a home victory. We believe that the guests are closer to victory in this match; however, we suggest playing it safe by utilizing the handicap. Additionally, a bet on "Total under 3.0" with odds of 1.66 looks promising.
