Macarthur FC vs Adelaide United

Campbelltown will play host to what should be an intense instalment in the battle for second in the Australian A-League. Adelaide United have had a fine campaign and with two games in hand against their opponents in this one but level on points, Adelaide come into this game the favourites. Macarthur FC are not to be counted out by any means, unbeaten in their last five and have cemented themselves as one of the most prolific teams in the league, scoring 23 goals from 11 games.

Key Stats

• Adelaide United are ranked 3rd away from home this season and have scored 12 goals in their last five games
• Macarthur FC have not lost a game in their last six matches
• Macarthur FC winger Marin Jakolis leads the league in assists with six in 11 games

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Macarthur FC come into this game in emphatic form, going unbeaten in their last five games, collecting three wins and scoring nine goals. They are on route for their highest finish in the Australian A-League and if they can keep up the form they are in, there is potential they could catch and pass Auckland FC at the top of the league. Picking up a brace in his last game, winger Jed Drew will be hoping for similar fortune as this game could see the Bulls go within two points of the top of the league.

Obtaining their first loss of the competition, Adelaide United will be ensuring they bounce back from the result of their last game. After giving up a 2-0 lead to finish the game 3-2 down, Western Sydney Wanderers FC made Adelaide regret taking their foot of the pedal.

Macarthur FC Preview

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Predicted Line-Up: Filip Kurto; Ivan Vujica, Oliver Jones, Tomislav Uskok, Kealey Adamson; Marin Jakolis, Jake Hollman, Luke Brattan, Jed Drew; Daniel De Silva; Ariath Deng Piol

The Bulls have really upped their standard in the Australian A-League this season, the second highest scoring team in the league and only three losses in the league so far this season. Winger Jed Drew has been unbelievable in recent games, picking up back-to back braces and launching himself to joint second place for top goalscorer of the A-League.

French Striker Valère Germain could be forced to watch this game from the bench, with the forward failing to score in his last 3 games while his strike partner Deng Piol has scored in his last two. Macarthur FC will be looking to keep their spot in the table and extend their unbeaten run to seven games.

Adelaide United Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: James Delianov; Ryan Kitto, Panagiotis Kikianis, Bart Vriends, Dylan Pierias; Ethan Alagich, Jay Barnett; Ben Folami, Stefan Mauk, Zach Clough; Archie Goodwin

After playing appalling in their last fixture, Adelaide United will be hoping their first game of 2025 is a lot better than how they ended 2024. With only one loss in the league so far, Adelaide have shown immense quality and strength but were lazy and sloppy in their last game.

Archie Goodwin has been a danger for Adelaide so far this season, and with four goals in his last four starts, he does not look like he will be easing up anytime soon. What does head coach Carl Veart need to say to his side to inspire them against a side in form.

Head to Head Stats

It was Macarthur FC who were victorious the last time these two sides met, finishing off Adelaide United with two late goals and going home with three points. Adelaide are yet to win a game at the Campbelltown stadium, and with two teams so similar in form and both showing real attacking strength, it is anyone’s game going into this one.

Betting Tips

We have two teams both in brilliant form and both proving that they are not afraid to put the ball in the back of the net. This game is going to be a tough fight between the two sides.

For that reason, our betting experts say that Both Teams To Score is the best value tip for this game. With odds of 1/3, a stake of £10 could see a return of up to £13.33

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Macarthur FC vs Adelaide United

Macarthur FC 1-1 Adelaide United

We anticipate that this game will be a tough brawl and both teams will score but will struggle to take control of the game and the points will be split.