Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Preview: Team News & Prediction

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It has been a bright start to the season for Adelaide United with three victories and a draw in their opening four matches as the South Australians take on perennial strugglers Perth Glory this weekend, once again struggling. 

Kick-off date/time: Friday 29th November, 2024: UK – 8:35am / US ET – 3:35am / US PT – 12:35am

How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+

Adelaide United Team News: Couple of injuries

Adelaide United are dealing with a couple of injury issues for this weekend with both of them being defensive issues as goalkeeper Ethan Cox remains sidelined alongside centre-back Jordan Elsey for this one. 

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Delianov; Pierias, Vriends, Kikianis, Kitto; Barnett, Alagich; Clough, Mauk, Ayoubi; Jovanovic

Unavailable: Cox (Injured), Elsey (Injured)

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Perth Glory Team News: Return of Risdon

Australia international full-back Josh Risdon has returned from injury so is now available for Perth but they are dealing with a couple of injury issues as attacking players Mustapha Amini and Nikola Mileusnic remain sidelined for the Western Australians.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Cook; Risdon, Barr, Canga, Hamzaoui; Ostler, Pennington, Gomulka, Ngo; Aoyama, Taggart

Unavailable: Amini (Injured), Mileusnic (Injured)

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Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Prediction

In a 13-team league, things should always be quite evenly matched and congested but this one does appear to be one of the more lobsided match-ups, at least on paper. Adelaide United look like they may be capable of launching a sustained challenge right at the top of the regular season A League table. Perth, on the other hand, finished second-bottom last season and have collected just one point from their opening five matches of this campaign. The form, as well as their home advantage, means Adelaide are firm favourites for this one. 

Adelaide United vs Perth Glory Tip: Adelaide United to win