Tigers FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Australia Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Wanderers should ease into R16
The Australia Cup Round of 32 features Tigers FC taking on Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park. While the Wanderers struggled in the A-League, finishing last, they enter this cup clash as strong favorites against the less experienced Tigers FC. Despite Tigers' recent league form, their limited Australia Cup history and the Wanderers' quality squad under new manager Ufuk Talay point to a likely win and clean sheet for the A-League side. Fans can stream the match on bet365 (geo-restrictions apply). Expect the Wanderers to progress comfortably.
- Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers predictions for Wednesday's Australia Cup R32 game
- Wanderers coming off terrible A-League season, but should be too good here
- Tigers playing just their second Australia Cup R32 game & set to be outclassed
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.30pm AEST on Wednesday July 22
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Tigers FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Australia Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Western Sydney Wanderers look to their Australia Cup campaign off to a winning start when they face NPL ACT side Tigers FC in the Round of 32 on Wednesday night at McKellar Park in Canberra.
- Tigers FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Australia Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
- Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Stats & Trends
- Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Head To Head
- Tigers FC Form Analysis
- Tigers FC Team News
- Western Sydney Wanderers Form Analysis
- Western Sydney Wanderers Team News
- Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Live Stream
The Wanderers endured a nightmare season in the A-League, finishing bottom of the ladder with just five wins. It was their worst season in club history and the Wanderers will be determined to kick off the upcoming campaign in positive fashion here.
Normally an NPL club facing the A-League wooden spooners would be cause for a 'Cupset' alarm, but I don't see it happening here.
The NPL ACT is one of the weaker National Premier League competitions, while the Tigers don't have much experience playing in this competition, featuring in the R32 for just the second time in their history.
Western Sydney were terrible last season, but they have a relatively strong squad and new manager Ufuk Talay will ensure his side are ready for this one. I'll back the Wanderers to win with a clean sheet.
Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Stats & Trends
- Tigers are playing just their second ever Australia Cup R32 game
- Tigers lost their only previous Australia Cup R32 game vs Hume City in 2019
- Wanderers have won nine of their 10 Australia Cup R32 games
- Three of Wanderers' last four wins vs NPL sides in the Australia Cup have been to nil
Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Head To Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the clubs.
Tigers FC Form Analysis
The Tigers play in the NPL ACT and are currently sitting in third spot on the ladder.
It was a slow start, but the Tigers have hit some good form in the league, winning seven of their last 10 games.
However, the Tigers have managed just one win from their last four games and are coming off a 2-2 draw with Queanbeyan City in their most-recent outing.
Tigers FC Team News
Aidan Milicevic is the star man for Tigers, with the forward holding an equal-share for most goals in the NPL ACT with 16.
English attacker David Owusu has also contributed with seven goals, so the Tigers will need big games for both if they are to pose any threat in this one.
Western Sydney Wanderers Form Analysis
As mentioned, it was a dismal A-League season for the Wanderers after they finished bottom of the pile and a whopping 17 points off the finals.
Western Sydney managed just five wins for the season, so former Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay has a big job ahead of him for this upcoming campaign.
The Wanderers ended the A-League season on a five-game losing streak and will be eager to make amends, starting with the Australia Cup.
The club haven't really impressed in this competition, with their best result being back-to-back semi-final appearances in 2017-18. The Wanderers beat Peninsula Power 3-0 in the R32 last year before suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to eventual finalists Heidelberg United.
Western Sydney Wanderers Team News
There's some firepower in this Wanderers side, headlined by former Scottish international Ryan Fraser, who impressed at the back-end of last season.
Anthony Pantazopoulos is always a fiery presence at fullback, while the Wanderers will need the likes of Steven Ugarkovic, Angus Thurgate, Brandon Borrello and Alex Gersbach to step up.
Former Melbourne City defender Germán Ferreyra has arrived at the club in the transfer window, while Nicolas Milanovic also returns to the club after his spell with Aberdeen.
| Position | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| DF | Alex Gersbach | Australia |
| MF | Dylan Scicluna | Australia |
| FW | Ryan Fraser | Scotland |
| MF | Steven Ugarkovic | Australia |
| FW | Hiroshi Ibusuki | Japan |
| MF | Jarrod Carluccio | Australia |
| GK | Lawrence Thomas | Australia |
| FW | Aydan Hammond | Australia |
| DF | Anthony Pantazopoulos | Australia |
| DF | Nathan Barrie | Australia |
| FW | Brandon Borrello | Australia |
| GK | Jordan Holmes | Australia |
| MF | Angus Thurgate | Australia |
| DF | Ricky Fransen | Australia |
| DF | Ben Mewett | Australia |
| FW | Alaat Abdul-Rahman | Australia |
| FW | Jai Rose | Australia |
| FW | Awan Lual | Australia |
| GK | Tristan Vidackovic | Australia |
| FW | Atiya Waraga | Australia |
| DF | Oscar Morrison | Australia |
| MF | Josh Cetinic | Australia |
| MF | Miguel Di Pizio | Australia |
| DF | Germán Ferreyra | Argentina |
| FW | Liam Gillion | New Zealand |
| FW | Georgio Hassarati | Australia |
| DF | Emile Katrib | Australia |
| DF | Panashe Madanha | Australia |
| DF | Marcus Savic | Australia |
Tigers FC vs WS Wanderers Live Stream
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Verdict
Not much value in this clash - will take the Wanderers to advance with a clean sheet.
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