As we pass the half-way point in the regular season here are some pertinent stats that have evolved from this weekend’s match-ups.
As we pass the half-way point in the regular season here are some pertinent stats that have evolved from this weekend’s match-ups.
Perth Glory v Melbourne Heart
10 January 6.45 nib Stadium
Perth Glory have won three successive home games against the Melbourne club in league competition; keeping clean sheets in all of those matches.
Perth Glory have lost just one of their last seven A-League home games (W3 D3 L1).
Melbourne Heart-s run without an A-League victory now stands at 18 matches (L13 D5).
Melbourne Heart have won two of the last three league meetings between the sides; conceding just one goal in the process.
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory
10 January 7.30pm Hunter Stadium
Newcastle Jets have lost just one of their last nine A-League matches at home to Melbourne Victory (W6 D2).
Nathan Burns (Newcastle Jets) bagged a brace in the reverse fixture in December 2013.
Melbourne Victory have scored in each of their last nine A-League games against Newcastle Jets.
Melbourne Victory have only stopped their opponents from scoring in one of their last 11 A-League away games.
Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United
11 January 4.30pm Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane Roar have won four consecutive matches against Adelaide United in the league (including play-offs).
Brisbane Roar-s Besart Berisha scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Adelaide United earlier this campaign.
Adelaide United have only lost twice in 12 previous visits to Brisbane Roar in the A-League (W5 D5).
Adelaide have kept three clean sheets in their last four A-League matches.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney Fc
11 January 7.45pm Pirtek Stadium
West Sydney Wanderers are yet to register a home league win over Sydney FC (D1 L1).
Western Sydney Wanderers have scored in 12 successive home matches in the A-League, but never more than twice in a single game during this run.
Sydney FC are without a win in three A-League matches against Western Sydney Wanderers (D1 L2).
Away from home, Sydney FC have won just one of their last 15 A-League games (L10 D4).
Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners
12 January 7.00pm Westpac Stadium
Wellington Phoenix have won three successive A-League games – their best run in the competition since February 2012 (four wins).
Excluding playoff matches, Wellington have not won successive A-League home games since January 2012.
Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in five visits to Wellington; conceding just three goals over the course of those matches (W4 D1).
The Central Coast Mariners have kept four clean sheets in their last seven A-League matches.
