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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City Tips & Prediction - Spoils to be shared between struggling sides
Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City are set to clash in a pivotal A-League match at CommBank Stadium. Wanderers are struggling at the league's bottom following a heavy derby defeat to Sydney FC, while City, though in a better position, have been inconsistent, narrowly avoiding defeat thanks to a late rally versus Wellington. The game is predicted to likely end in a draw, with both teams prone to defensive lapses. Marcus Younis is a standout for City, poised for another impactful performance.
- WS Wanderers vs Melbourne City predictions for Saturday's A-League Round 16 game
- Both teams struggling for form - draw offering value
- Marcus Younis on fire since loan return to City, scoring twice in as many games
- The match is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Saturday February 7
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Wanderers host City on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City Tips & Prediction
It's a crucial game for both teams as Western Sydney Wanderers play host to Melbourne City in A-League Round 16 on Saturday night at CommBank Stadium.
The Wanderers are enduring a nightmare season, anchored to the bottom of the ladder and coming off a thumping 4-1 defeat to bitter rivals Sydney FC in the derby last week. Meanwhile, reigning champions City have struggled to generate any momentum in the A-League this term, clinging onto sixth spot on the table after last week's 2-2 draw with Wellington - a game they were lucky to come away with a point from after recovering from 2-0 down and Patrick Beach saving a penalty in stoppage time.
Hard to have any faith in either of these sides, so the draw - which has landed in the last two encounters - offers some value in the H2H market. Both teams to score is decent value too, with both sides vulnerable at the back lately. Marcus Younis has been a revelation since returning on loan from Brondby for City and will be looking to score in his third straight game.
WS Wanderers vs Melbourne City Stats & Trends
- Wanderers have scored in five of their last six games
- City have scored in four of their last five games
- Wanderers leaked four goals last week, City leaked six goals vs Macarthur two weeks ago
- These two teams have drawn their last two meetings
- City have drawn four of their last 10 games
- Marcus Younis has scored for City in his last two games
- BTTS has landed in three of the last four meetings between the teams
WS Wanderers vs Melbourne City Head To Head
As mentioned, these sides have drawn their last two encounters, including a 1-1 share of the spoils in Round 1. Kosta Barbarouses opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Max Caputo responded two minutes later.
WS Wanderers Form Analysis
It continues to be a tough season for the Wanderers - they've registered a 4-3-8 record and come into Round 16 rock bottom on the ladder.
Fraser scored the winner in stoppage time, with that win backing up another recent triumph over Melbourne Victory.
Western Sydney appeared as if they were turning a corner, appointing new coach Gary Van Egmond and signing experienced winger Ryan Fraser before beating Perth Glory 1-0.
Fraser scored the winner in stoppage time, with that win backing up another recent triumph over Melbourne Victory.
However, the Wanderers' good work came undone in disastrous fashion last week. Fraser opened the scoring inside 40 seconds in the derby, but that was as good as it got for WS fans as Sydney ran riot for the rest of the contest to condemn the Red & Black to a 4-1 defeat.
WS Wanderers Team News
Western Sydney Wanderers squad: 3.Alex GERSBACH, 5.Dylan SCICLUNA, 7.Ryan FRASER, 8.Steven UGARKOVIC, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 11.Hiroshi IBUSUKI, 14.Phillip CANCAR, 17.Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 19.Ruon TONGYIK, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 21.Aydan HAMMOND, 22.Anthony PANTAZOPOULOS, 23.Bozhidar KRAEV, 25.Joshua BRILLANTE, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 30.Jordan HOLMES (GK), 31.Aidan SIMMONS, 32.Angus THURGATE
Melbourne City Form Analysis
City come into this showdown with a 5-6-5 record for the season, sitting in sixth spot after 15 rounds.
Although they've advanced into the next phase of Champions League action, City have struggled in the A-League, winning just two of their last nine outings.
Marcus Younis came off the bench to score for the second straight game since returning down under, while Medin Memeti levelled the scores. Patrick Beach then saved a penalty in injury time as City rescued a 2-2 draw.
Although they've advanced into the next phase of Champions League action, City have struggled in the A-League, winning just two of their last nine outings.
Aurelio Vidmar's side suffered an embarrassing 6-2 defeat away to Macarthur before salvaging a point across the Tasman against Wellington last week.
Marcus Younis came off the bench to score for the second straight game since returning down under, while Medin Memeti levelled the scores. Patrick Beach then saved a penalty in injury time as City rescued a 2-2 draw.
Vidmar was full of praise for 20-year-old winger Younis after the match.
“He still needs a bit of conditioning, but his 35-40 minutes in that second half (against Wellington) was very good, like he was last week,” Vidmar said.
“He’s big, he’s strong, he’s always looking run in behind, he’s putting defenders under pressure, (and) he gets himself into good scoring positions.“That’s two games, two goals for him, so he’s made a really good impact for us.”
Melbourne City Team News
Melbourne City squad: 1. Patrick BEACH (GK), 2. Harrison DELBRIDGE, 4. Liam BONETIG, 8. Ryan TEAGUE, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 14. Daniel ARZANI, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 17. Max CAPUTO, 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 20. Ben MAZZEO, 21. Alessandro LOPANE, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN, 28. Marcus YOUNIS, 30. Andreas KUEN, 35. Medin MEMETI, 36. Harry SHILLINGTON, 37. Peter ANTONIOU, 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN, 41. Lawrence WONG
Verdict
Both teams are tipped to score, with a draw offering value. Keen to get on Younis for a third straight goal as his minutes start to increase.
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