Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix Tips & Predictions - Macarthur set for second win over Phoenix this season

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Last updated: Fri 17 Jan 2025 01:36

Andrew Hendrie 17 Jan 2025

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Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix predictions for Monday's A-League R15 game
Macarthur have won three of their last four games
Phoenix have lost three straight on the road
Valere Germain has scored six goals for the season
The match is scheduled for kick off at 7.00pm AEDT on Monday January 20

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Macarthur host Wellington on Monday (Photo by Getty Images)

Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix Tips & Predictions

Macarthur FC will be aiming to continue their charge up the ladder when they welcome Wellington Phoenix to Campbelltown Stadium to conclude A-League Round 15 action on Monday night.

Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix Tips & Predictions
Head To Head
Macarthur FC Form
Macarthur FC Team News
Wellington Phoenix Form
Wellington Phoenix Team News

After conquering Wellington across the ditch last month, Macarthur are backed to double down in front of their home fans. Phoenix are struggling considerably this season and have lost their last three matches on the road, along with five of their last seven overall. Macarthur are equipped with immense firepower in the final third and are tipped to record what would be just their second home win of the season.

Macarthur have won three of their last four games
Phoenix have lost five of their last seven games
Phoenix have lost their last three away games
Macarthur have seen BTTS land in five of their last six games
Macarthur beat Phoenix 2-1 last month
Valere Germain has scored six goals this season

Head To Head

Phoenix were on a four-match winning streak against Macarthur until Round 8, where the Bulls turned the tables and came away with a 2-1 victory.

Macarthur FC Form

It's been a solid season for Australia Cup champions Macarthur, who are starting to find some much-needed consistency.

Macarthur are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games and head into this showdown having won three of their last four - including a most-recent 3-1 victory away to the Newcastle Jets.

With three players currently in the top 11 for goals scored this season - Jed Drew and Valere Germain have six each, while Marin Jakolis has four goals and six assists - Macarthur arguably have the most-potent attack in the competition and they will be looking to make an impact against a struggling Phoenix side on Monday night.

Macarthur FC Team News

Still no word on Chris Ikonomidis' return, with the former Socceroos winger still waiting for his Macarthur debut after injury.

Wellington Phoenix Form

Phoenix are finding it difficult to repeat their exploits from last season and come into this encounter languishing in ninth spot on the ladder with just four wins from 12 games.

Wellington's form on the road has been poor, with the Kiwi club losing their last three away games against Auckland, the Wanderers and Melbourne City.

With five defeats from their last seven games, Phoenix will be hoping to build on a 0-0 draw with in-form Sydney FC mid-week.

Wellington Phoenix Team News

Alex Rufer missed the draw with Sydney on Wednesday due to illness and is a chance to make his return for this clash.

Verdict

Macarthur FC v Wellington Phoenix

Phoenix have struggled all season and they're staring down the barrel of a fourth consecutive defeat on the road here.

Macarthur have been in great form after a slow start to the season and are tipped to secure all three points at home - but Phoenix can get on the scoresheet in defeat. Valere Germain has six goals for the season and is always a good shout for first goalscorer.