David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Adelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
One of the quarterfinal matches of the Australia Cup will be played on Thursday at "Coopers Stadium," where Adelaide United will host Western Sydney Wanderers. Here’s a prediction for the match from the expert team at Dailysports.
Adelaide United
The "Reds" finished last season in a disappointing eighth place in the A-League standings. They were seven points behind sixth-placed Melbourne City. Adelaide United concluded their campaign with two losses in their last four matches, securing just one victory against fellow strugglers Brisbane Roar.
In the Australia Cup, Adelaide began with an away match against Blacktown City, where they drew 1-1 in regular time but managed to advance in extra time. Their next match was also a close affair, with the Reds winning 3-2 against Olympic Kingsway.
Western Sydney Wanderers
Under the guidance of Mark Rudan, the Wanderers narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, finishing seventh, just two points behind Melbourne City. The team lost its playoff spot in the final three rounds, where Melbourne City won all three of their matches, while Western Sydney Wanderers managed only one victory.
This summer, 50-year-old Alen Stajcic took charge, and the team has impressed so far. In the first round of the Australia Cup, the Wanderers secured a 2-1 away victory against Brisbane City. They followed this up with a commanding 4-0 win over Queensland Lions in the next round.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Western Sydney Wanderers have won the last three matches between these teams.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in four of their last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in four of the last five meetings.
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction
Western Sydney Wanderers have been in strong form recently, and it's no surprise that bookmakers see this match as finely balanced. We recommend betting on "Total Over 3.0" at odds of 1.60.
