The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground plays host to the standout fixture of Hyundai A-League Round 24 with Sydney FC doing battle with Melbourne Victory in Saturday’s pivotal Big Blue (kick off 7.50pm AEDT).
There’s always high stakes when these two interstate rivals face-off but there’s a bit extra on the line in this one.
With Perth Glory in the driver’s seat for the Premiership, the race for a crucial top-two position is down to the Sky Blues and Victory.
Steve Corica’s men currently hold a one-point lead of the Big V, underlining just how massive this clash is.
Victory will head north confident of getting the points having won the previous three clashes between the two sides, including both meetings this season.
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And Kevin Muscat’s troops have been excellent on their travels this season, losing only one of their last 12 away from home, including that memorable 2-0 triumph over the Glory last Saturday night.
Sydney FC were also last-start winners, scoring two late goals to dispose of Brisbane Roar 3-1 last Friday evening.
And the good thing for fans is there is plenty of star power in both squads.
The battle between the likes of Milos Ninkovic, Siem de Jong and Adam Le Fondre for Sydney and Victory’s Keisuke Honda, Ola Toivonen and Kosta Barbarouses should ensure an entertaining 90 minutes at the SCG.
Key Opta stats
- Melbourne Victory have won their last three Hyundai A-League games against Sydney FC, having previously enduring a seven-game losing streak against them. Victory have never previously won more than three straight games against the Sky Blues in the league.
- The Sky Blues have hit the woodwork on 13 occasions this Hyundai A-League campaign, more than any other team in the competition.
- Victory have scored 46 goals this Hyundai A-League season, 13 more than their Expected Goals (32.9) suggests they should have, the greatest over-performance of any team this season.
Ins and outs
Both squads will be announced on Thursday.
How to watch
You won’t want to miss Saturday night’s Big Blue and you can see every minute LIVE and FREE on 10 Bold or tenplay, and on FOX SPORTS 505, with kick off at 7.50pm (AEDT). You can also stream it live on the MyFootball Live App, or subscribe to Kayo Sports.
Tickets
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