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Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Tips & Prediction - Adelaide set for all three points at Coopers

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Last updated: Fri 20 Feb 2026 01:24

Adelaide United is set to host Perth Glory in an A-League clash at Coopers Stadium, with the home team eager to solidify their position in the top four. After a dramatic victory against Sydney FC, Adelaide is on a positive momentum, supported by their strong home form. Meanwhile, Perth Glory has faced challenges on the road and comes into the game with recent defeats. The statistical trend leans towards a high-scoring match, with both teams frequently involved in games with over 2.5 goals. Adelaide's Luka Jovanovic is a player to watch, aiming to score in consecutive games.

Andrew Hendrie 20 Feb 2026
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  • Adelaide United vs Perth Glory predictions for Friday's A-League Round 18 game
  • Adelaide in strong form and unbeaten in last five at Coopers vs Glory
  • Glory winless in last three on the road, tipped to struggle in this one
  • The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Friday February 20
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Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Tips & Prediction


Adelaide United will be aiming to cement their newly-found top four status when they welcome Perth Glory to Coopers Stadium to launch A-League Round 18 action on Friday night.

The Reds produced some late drama last week against Sydney FC as Luka Jovanovic scored an 87th minute winner, securing a 2-1 victory for Adelaide and propelling his side into the top four. Adelaide have now gone unbeaten in six of their last eight games and should view this home game against Perth as a very winnable fixture to keep the positive momentum going. Meanwhile, Glory are now winless in their last three away games and were the latest victim of the Box Office Jets last week, suffering a 3-1 home defeat.

Backing Adelaide to come away with all three points here. They've won six of their last 10 home games and are unbeaten in their last five at Coopers against Perth, winning three. They also beat Glory in the reverse fixture in Perth earlier this term. Over 2.5 goals is also backed, with both teams trending the overs lately. Jovanovic is back to some good form after International duty and can make it consecutive games finding the back of the net.
  • Adelaide have seen Over 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 games
  • Perth have seen Over 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 games
  • Five of the last six meetings between the teams have seen Over 2.5 goals
  • Adelaide have won three of their last five games
  • Adelaide have won six of their last 10 home games
  • Perth are winless in their last three away games, losing two
  • Perth are winless in their last five trips to Coopers, losing three
  • Luka Jovanovic is Adelaide's top scorer with five goals this season & found the back of the net last week
  • Adelaide have scored exactly two goals in three of their last five home wins

Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Head To Head

Adelaide are unbeaten in nine of the last 10 meetings between the teams and emerged 1-0 winners on the road in Round 9, with Craig Goodwin's goal proving the difference.

Adelaide United Form Analysis

Adelaide come into this clash with an 8-2-7 record on the season and sitting in fourth spot on the ladder.

The Reds remain inconsistent, but they are in good form at the moment, going unbeaten in six of their last eight games.

Adelaide recovered from a one-goal deficit last week against Sydney at Allianz, with Ryan Kitto equalising before Luka Jovanovic secured the win with a goal in the 87th minute, with Sky Blues goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares making an absolute meal of the routine shot.

“Extremely proud,” Dutch defender Bart Vriends said of the win.
“It wasn’t an easy game. Sydney is a big club with a strong squad, but we stood our ground and fought until the end. We were able to change the game completely.”

Adelaide United Team News

Adelaide United squad: 3.Bart VRIENDS, 4.Panagiotis KIKIANIS, 7.Ryan KITTO, 9.Luka JOVANOVIĆ, 10.Juan MUÑIZ, 12.Jonny YULL, 14.Jay BARNETT, 17.Ben FOLAMI, 19.Yaya DUKULY, 22.Joshua SMITS, 23.Luke DUZEL, 35.Brody BURKITT, 36.Panashe MADANHA, 40.Ethan COX, 44.Ryan WHITE, 52.Sotiri PHILLIS, 54.Bailey O’NEIL, 55.Ethan ALAGICH, 65.Joey GARUCCIO, 74.Amlani TATU

Perth Glory Form Analysis

Glory come into this clash with a 6-2-9 record on the season and down in ninth spot on the ladder, four points adrift of the finals spots.

Perth have now won just one of their last five A-League outings, losing some momentum in the race for a top six position.

After a last-gasp 2-2 draw away to Macarthur, Glory were no match for the rampant Newcastle Jets last week, suffering a 3-1 defeat at home.

The loss was compounded by Brian Kaltek receiving a red card in the 67th minute, meaning he'll be suspended for this clash.

Perth Glory Team News

Perth Glory Squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 2.Charbel SHAMOON, 3.Sam SUTTON, 4.Scott WOOTTON, 5.Riley FOXE, 7.Nicholas PENNINGTON, 8.Callum TIMMINS, 9.Jaiden KUCHARSKI, 15.Zach LISOLAJSKI, 16.Gabriel POPOVIC, 17.Arion SULEMANI, 18.Luca TEVERE, 20.Trent OSTLER, 22.Adam TAGGART (c), 24.Andriano LEBIB, 25.Sebastian DESPOTOVSKI, 27.Will FRENEY, 29.Matt SUTTON (gk), 39.Giovanni DE ABREU, 67.Stefan COLAKOVSKI

Verdict

Adelaide are tipped for a home win in a game that features Over 2.5 goals.

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