Saturday’s A-League Round 9 match is between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar. The opening kick is set to commence at 7:35 PM local time with the game to be played at Westpac Stadium. The home team Wellington Phoenix are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar.
When: Sat 22 Dec, 7.35PM
Where: Westpac Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The last four meetings between these sides have ended in a draw, and a quick glance at the numbers suggests this might be an even game.
Both sides have scored nine goals and are converting their chances at a similar rate, but recent form has weighed heavily towards the Nix.
The home side has put together back to back wins and could end the weekend as high as fifth if results go their way, while Brisbane has lost three in a row.
There have been some high scoring clashes between these sides with three of the last five meetings having four or more goals and Brisbane does not look like they have anyone capable of slowing down Roy Krishna.
Odds:
Tip: Wellington Phoenix at $2.37
Correct Score: Wellington Phoenix 2-1 at $8.50
Teams:
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Filip KURTO, 4.Mandi SOSA, 5.Ryan LOWRY, 6.Dylan FOX, 8.Mitch NICHOLS, 9.Nathan BURNS, 11.David WILLIAMS, 13.Liberato CACACE, 14.Alex RUFER, 15.Michal KOPZCYNSKI, 16.Louis FENTON, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 19.Tom DOYLE, 20.Oliver SAIL (gk), 21.Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE (c), 23.Max BURGESS, 27.Steven TAYLOR ** two be omitted**
Ins: 6. Dylan FOX (promoted), 8. Mitch NICHOLS (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: Nil
Brisbane Roar FC squad: 1.Brendan WHITE (gk), 2.Dane INGHAM, 4.Daniel BOWLES, 6.Avram PAPADOPOULOS, 7.Thomas KRISTENSEN, 8.Jacob PEPPER, 9.Adam TAGGART, 13.Stefan MAUK, 14.Alex LOPEZ, 17.Matt MCKAY (c), 18.Joe CALETTI, 19.Jack HINGERT, 20.Shannon BRADY, 21.Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22.Tobias MIKKELSEN, 24.Connor O’TOOLE, 26.Nick D’AGOSTINO, 33.HENRIQUE **two to be omitted**
Ins: 18.Joe CALETTI (promoted), 19.Jack HINGERT (promoted), 20.Shannon BRADY (promoted), 22.Tobias MIKKELSEN (promoted)
Outs: 11.Eric BAUTHEAC (suspension – 1 match), 23.Dylan WENZEL-HALLS (not selected)
Unavailable: 10.Brett HOLMAN (knee)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
