Fifth-placed Wellington Phoenix are searching for consistency, while Western United are striving to stay in touch with the top six after a lean trot. We take a look at Friday’s (21/2/2020) A-League 2020 Round 20 match is between Wellington Phoenix and Western United.
When: Friday 21st February, 5:15PM
Where: Westpac Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The Phoenix’s win-loss pattern has extended to five matches. But they carved out a solid 1-0 win over Melbourne City in Auckland last Saturday, with David Ball’s 56th-minute goal getting them over the line. It was a strong response to a disappointing 4-2 loss in Perth a week earlier.
Plucky Western United have won only one of their last seven to lie six points adrift of the all-important top six. They have been held scoreless in their past two games – a scoreless draw at Newcastle and a 1-0 home loss to Brisbane.
Western United made a triumphant start to life in the A-League via a 1-0 win on the road over the Phoenix – coach Mark Rudan’s former club. But the Phoenix turned the tables in Ballarat two months later, carving out a convincing 3-1 victory.
Wellington are unbeaten in their last seven at home, winning six and drawing with Sydney FC. A repeat victory in NZ appears unlikely for Western United on recent form.
Odds:
Tip: Wellington Phoenix at $1.62
Correct Score: Wellington Phoenix 2 – 0 at $8.50
Teams:
TBA
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change