Sydney FC vs. Wellington (Saturday, 6.00am)
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Sydney FC will be aiming to build on their New Year's Day victory over Newcastle Jets when they welcome Wellington Phoenix to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
The visitors, meanwhile, failed to start 2023 off on a positive note after losing to Melbourne City, so they will be seeking to make amends here.
We say: Sydney FC 2-1 Wellington Phoenix
We think Wellington Phoenix's woes away from home will continue here.
Both sides concede plenty, so this has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, but we think Sydney will edge this one.
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Central Coast vs. Adelaide United (Saturday, 6.00am)
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Central Coast Mariners are looking for their fourth win in their last five games when they take on Adelaide United at the Central Coast Stadium in the A-League on Saturday.
The home side are faring well in the league up to this point, sitting in third place, but their opponents have also made a strong start and would overtake them if they secured a second win on the spin.
We say: Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United
Recent history indicates that Central Coast Mariners are the likely victors on Saturday, with the Yellow & Navy winning their last three home matches against the visitors.
Not only that, but Adelaide United have struggled when they have played the better teams in the division so far this season, and the hosts are definitely in that category.
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Melbourne City vs. Western Utd (Saturday, 8.45am)
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The reigning Premier's Plate holders meet the defending A-League champions at AAMI Park in the latest round of Australian A-League matches on Saturday morning.
Melbourne City sit at the summit of the standings, four points clear of Western Sydney Wanderers in second position with a game in hand, while Western United are four positions adrift of the final playoff spot.
We say: Melbourne City 3-1 Western United
Presiding regular-season champions Melbourne City head into the match on the back of seven victories from nine league matches, which brings us to our prediction that Rado Vidosic's side will emerge victorious in an end-to-end game at AAMI Park.
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Barney Corkhill
