We take a look at the stats behind this week’s Round 15 fixtures in the Hyundai A-League.
We take a look at the stats behind this week’s Round 15 fixtures in the Hyundai A-League.
Melbourne Heart v Newcastle Jets
January 17, 7:30pm, AAMI Park
Melbourne Heart have recorded just one win in five league games against Newcastle Jets (D1 L3).
Newcastle Jets have failed to win in their last three visits to Melbourne Heart (D1 L2).
There has only been one drawn fixture in the last nine league meetings between these teams.
Adam Taggart (Newcastle Jets) bagged a hat-trick in the last league meeting between these sides.
Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar
January 17, 9:45pm, nib Stadium
Brisbane Roar have lost just one of their last five matches away at Perth Glory (W3 D1).
Danny Vukovic (Perth Glory) has amassed a total of 60 saves this campaign; a league-high.
Brisbane Roar have conceded just 13 goals this season in the A-League, fewer than any other side.
Perth Glory have lost only once at home this term; no side has lost fewer times at home this season (W4 D2).
Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
January 18, 5:30pm, Westpac Stadium
Wellington Phoenix have claimed just one win in their last five home league games against Melbourne Victory (D2 L2).
Melbourne Victory have won seven successive league games against Wellington Phoenix.
Wellington Phoenix-s Stijn Huysegems has been involved in six goals in his last seven league games, scoring six and assisting once.
No striker has claimed more assists than Melbourne Victory’s Kosta Barbarouses this season in the A-League (3).
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
January 18, 7:45pm, Allianz Stadium
Sydney FC have managed just two wins in their last 10 A-League matches against Central Coast Mariners (D3 L5).
Central Coast Mariners have mustered only one goal in their last three attempts against Sydney FC in the A-League.
Sydney FC have only failed to score once in their last 14 home games in league competition; scoring exactly two in each of their last four.
Central Coast Mariners are the only side without a clean sheet on the road this season.
Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers
January 19, 5:00pm, Coopers Stadium
Adelaide United have lost three successive league games to Western Sydney Wanderers.
Western Sydney Wanderers have scored 12 goals in their last three matches against Adelaide United; an average of four goals per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers have hit the woodwork more times than any other side this season in the A-League (11).
Adelaide United are currently unbeaten in five A-League matches (W3 D2).
