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Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Tips & Predictions - Adelaide to bounce back with win over City at Coopers

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Last updated: 05 Feb 2025
Andrew Hendrie 05 Feb 2025
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  • Adelaide United vs Melbourne City predictions for Friday's A-League game
  • City haven't beaten Adelaide at Coopers since 2018
  • City have lost their last two games, both on the road
  • Adelaide have seen BTTS in 12 of their 14 games this term
  • The match is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Friday February 7
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Adelaide host City on Friday (Photo by Getty Images)


Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Tips & Predictions


Adelaide United will be aiming for an immediate return to the winners circle when they host Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium in A-League Round 18 action on Friday.

  • Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Tips & Predictions
  • Head To Head
  • Adelaide United Form
  • Adelaide United Team News
  • Melbourne City Form
  • Melbourne City Team News
Adelaide are backed to come out on top at home against a City side who head into this encounter following back-to-back defeats. City have been dealing with various injury problems throughout the season and it appears it's catching up with them at the moment. Additionally, City haven't beaten Adelaide in South Australia since 2018. The Reds remain in second spot on the ladder with a game in hand over all other teams in the top six, so this represents a good chance to make up some ground on leaders Auckland.

  • City have lost their last two games
  • City haven't beaten Adelaide at Coopers since 2018
  • Adelaide are unbeaten in 12 of their last 14 games
  • Adelaide have won their last two home games vs City
  • Adelaide have seen BTTS land in 12 of their 14 games this season

Head To Head


Adelaide have won the last two meetings at Coopers by 6-0 and 4-2 scores, but City prevailed 1-0 in the most-recent encounter last season.

Adelaide United Form


Overall, it's been an outstanding season for Adelaide to date, with the team flying high in second spot on the table, going unbeaten in 12 of their 14 games.

However, the wins have dried up for Adelaide over the last fortnight.

The Reds conceded a 99th minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Auckland before suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sydney FC last week, which was their worst performance of the season.

Adelaide have managed to score 2+ goals in their last six home games, so watch out for striker Archie Goodwin to add to his season-tally of seven.

Adelaide United Team News


Bailey O'Neill remains sidelined, but Ben Folami could be a chance to return from injury.

Melbourne City Form


City's season has been decimated by injuries and several first-team players remain sidelined for this encounter.

It wasn't long ago that City were near the top of the table, but their depth has been tested lately and they've lost their last two games without scoring goal.

After going unbeaten in seven consecutive games, City went down 3-0 across the ditch against Auckland before drawing another blank in a 1-0 loss away to Macarthur last week. City now go on the road for the third straight week in this showdown.

Melbourne City Team News


Andreas Kuen, Andrew Nabbout and Yonatan Cohen remain injured, while James Jeggo is also in doubt.

Verdict

City are playing their third away game on the bounce and they've lost their previous two. Now, they must travel to a venue they haven't won at since 2018.

Adelaide came crashing back down to earth last week, but that should prove a wake-up call and I'm backing an immediate response here. Adelaide to prevail and it's also likely both teams find the back of the net.

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