2019-20 A-League Elimination Final – Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory taking place? Saturday 22nd August, 2020 – 08:00 (UK)
Where is Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory taking place? Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
Where can I get tickets for Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
What television channel is Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory on? BT Sport have the rights to A-League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
WELLINGTON PHOENIX
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Marinovic; Fenton, Taylor, DeVere, Cacace; Davila, Steinmann, Devlin, Piscopo; Sotirio, Ball
Unavailable: Payne (Injured), Hooper (Injured)
Doubtful:
PERTH GLORY
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Reddy; Elrich, Malik, Grant; Franjic, Kilkenny, Juande, Brimmer, Ingham; Fornaroli, K. Popovic
Unavailable: Diego Castro (Personal reasons), Wuthrich (Personal reasons), Kim Soo-Beom (Personal reasons), Ikonomidis (Injured), D’Agostino (Injured)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Perth Glory are one team who have suffered the most of all the top six teams due to the pandemic as they have lost some key players. Their performance levels have also dipped significantly as they have lost four of their last five games and conceded 14 goals in the process. That was partially down to the fact they had pretty much qualified for the play-offs but it is not ideal form to come into the post-season. They face a Wellington Phoenix team that has a real determination to go far this year. They have enjoyed an excellent season and despite being without injured star striker Hooper, they are less impacted from the pandemic compared to Perth. Combined with their motivation, the team news tips it in Wellington’s favour and they should have the edge in several departments to progress.
