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Macarthur FC vs Perth Glory Tips & Prediction - Macarthur set for revenge

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Last updated: Fri 06 Feb 2026 01:51

Macarthur FC is set to face Perth Glory in the A-League in a match that promises goals from both sides. Macarthur seeks to avenge a previous home defeat while looking to secure their position in the top four. After a 6-2 victory over Melbourne City and a draw against Adelaide, Macarthur is in excellent form. Meanwhile, Perth comes confident from a 2-1 win over Auckland. Despite the momentum on both sides, Macarthur's recent performances suggest they might edge past Glory at home.

Andrew Hendrie 06 Feb 2026
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  • Macarthur FC vs Perth Glory predictions for Friday's A-League Round 16 game
  • Macarthur unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 & tipped to prevail at home
  • Luke Vickery to continue career-best form with another score involvement
  • The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Friday February 6
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Macarthur FC vs Perth Glory Tips & Prediction


Macarthur FC will be looking to cement their top four status and avenge their home loss to Perth Glory from earlier in the season when the two sides square off on Friday night in the A-League.

The Bulls suffered a shock 2-0 loss in Campbelltown to Perth back in November, but have since gone unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 games to rise into the top four. Macarthur are one of the form teams in the competition and have fond memories of their most-recent home game - a 6-2 thumping of reigning champions Melbourne City, while they were solid in a 1-1 draw on the road to Adelaide last week. Meanwhile, Glory will be full of confidence coming into this clash after a second-half brace from Jaiden Kucharkski saw them topple Auckland 2-1 at home last week.

It's shaping as an entertaining game with both teams in great form, so I'm backing both teams to find the back of the net. However, the Bulls are the better side for me and should be able to claim all three points at home. Luke Vickery is in career-best form with score involvements in his last three games and the winger can make an impact again on Friday night.
  • Macarthur are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 games
  • Macarthur won their last home game 6-2 over City
  • Glory have lost their last two away games
  • Macarthur have seen BTTS in four of their last five games
  • Glory have seen BTTS in four of their last six games
  • Luke Vickery has two goals & an assist in his last three games
  • Two of Perth's last three games have ended in a 2-1 score, while Macarthur have conceded exactly one goal in three of their last five

Macarthur FC vs Perth Glory Head To Head

As mentioned, Perth upset Macarthur 2-0 at Campbelltown back in Round 6, with Nicolas Pennington and Charbel Shamoon getting on the scoresheet. The Bulls had won the previous two meetings, scoring nine goals combined.

Macarthur FC Form Analysis

Macarthur head into this showdown with a 6-6-4 record for the season and sitting pretty in fourth spot on the ladder.

Also into the knockout phase of the AFC Champions League 2 competition, it's been a fruitful season for the Bulls so far.

After demolishing City 6-2 at home, Macarthur made the tough trip to Coopers Stadium last week and came away with a 1-1 draw. Chris Ikonomidis equalised after a pinpoint cross from Luke Vickery as Macarthur made it 10 games unbeaten from their last 11 games.


"It was a difficult match for us," Macarthur coach Mile Sterjovski said post-match. 
"Adelaide is a very good team, they're a team that is in good form at the moment, and playing at home."I'm very happy with the point that we got ... we could have possibly even won the match with the chances we had."

Macarthur FC Team News

Macarthur Bulls squad: 1. Alex ROBINSON, 3. Damien DA SILVA, 5. Matthew JURMAN, 6. Tomislav USKOK, 7. Sime GRZAN, 8. Luke VICKERY, 9. Chris IKONOMIDIS, 10. Anthony CACERES, 12. Filip KURTO, 14. Kristian POPOVIC, 15. Mitchell DUKE, 17. Oliver RANDAZZO, 18. Walter SCOTT, 22. Liam ROSE, 24. Dean BOSNJAK, 25. Callum TALBOT, 26. Luke BRATTAN, 28. Harrison SAWYER, 29. Zane HELWEH, 32. Will McKay

Perth Glory Form Analysis

Glory come into this contest with a 6-1-8 record on the season and down in ninth spot on the ladder - although they're just two points adrift of the top six.

Adam Griffiths has done a tremendous job since taking charge of the club, guiding Perth to six victories, which is two more than they achieved throughout the entirety of last season.

Perth responded well from their heartbreaking last-minute defeat to the Wanderers, coming back from 1-0 down to prevail 2-1 over Auckland last week at HBF Park. Jaiden Kucharkski was the hero after coming off the bench in the second half, scoring a double - including a stunning 87th minute winner that will be a goal-of-the-season contender.

Griffiths was full of praise for Kucharski after the game.


"JK is a very good talent. We're very lucky to get him. I've been chasing him for since I've known him in the NPL, since he was 15."I'm very happy for him, you can see the qualities he has. And it's great that it came off."

Perth Glory Team News

Perth Glory Squad: 2.Charbel SHAMOON, 3.Sam SUTTON, 4.Scott WOOTTON, 7.Nicholas PENNINGTON, 8.Callum TIMMINS, 9.Jaiden KUCHARSKI, 11.Lachlan WALES, 15.Zach LISOLAJSKI, 17.Arion SULEMANI, 20.Trent OSTLER, 22.Adam TAGGART (c), 24.Andriano LEBIB, 25.Sebastian DESPOTOVSKI, 27.Will FRENEY, 29.Matt SUTTON (gk), 34.Tom LAWRENCE, 39.Giovanni DE ABREU, 40.Ryan WARNER (gk), 45.Brian KALTAK, 67.Stefan COLAKOVSKI

Verdict

The Bulls are tipped to have too much firepower for Glory at home in a game that sees goals at both ends.

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