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A-League In Focus – Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory Preview
When? Saturday 17th February, 06:35 (UK)
Where? Westpac Stadium
What channel is it on? BT Sport 2
Are tickets still available?
Wellington Phoenix & Perth Glory - http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=PHOENIXJ18
Where can I stream the match? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last five meetings: Wellington Phoenix W1, Perth Glory W3, D1
A-League meetings: Wellington Phoenix W2, Perth Glory W14, D8
WELLINGTON PHOENIX
Predicted line-up: Smith; Galloway, Fox, Durante, Cacace; Ridenton, Paracki, McGlinchey; Krishna, Kaluderovic, Ljujic
Unavailable: Lowry (Injured), Rossi (Out of favour), Mullen (Injured), Parkhouse (Out of favour)
Doubtful:
PERTH GLORY
Predicted line-up: Reddy; Neville, Djulbic, Lowry, Mills; Kilkenny, Andreu, Xavi Torres, Chianese; Diego Castro; Keogh
Unavailable: Stynes (Injured), Taggart (Injured), Harold (Injured)
Doubtful:
PREDICTION
Both Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory are struggling for form at present. Darije Kalezic’s men have lost their last three league outings while Kenny Lowe’s Perth based outfit have lost five of their last six. Wellington have played the best football at home this season, with nine of their 14 points being earned at the Westpac Stadium. When you look at the form that both sides are in at present, the Phoenix will be confident of adding an extra point to this season’s tally this weekend.
MEMORABLE MEETING
March 2017 saw the two sides square off at the Westpac Stadium in what turned out to be a very entertaining draw. No fewer than six goals were scored as honours ended up even. The Phoenix were looking as if they would go on to earn a comfortable home win after going into the break 3-1 up. However, goals from Adam Taggart and Diego Castro after the restart meant that Perth Glory managed to earn a point to take back to Australian soil.
