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Adelaide United will invite Melbourne City to Hindmarsh Stadium in the A-League on Friday. Both teams have won two of their four league games thus far, and City have a two-point lead, thanks to their unbeaten record.
Adelaide returned to winning ways after two consecutive defeats in their previous outing, defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 at home. After a goalless first half, Luka Jovanovic and Craig Goodwin scored in quick succession in the second half.
The visitors extended their unbeaten streak across all competitions to six games before the international break, defeating local rivals Melbourne Victory 2-0. Max Caputo scored in the first half, while Peter Antoniou doubled their lead after the break.
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Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 46 times in all competitions, with all but one meeting taking place in the A-League. United have the upper hand in the head-to-head record with 18 wins. The visitors are not far behind with 14 wins, and 14 games have ended in draws.
- Adelaide were unbeaten in their two league meetings against the visitors last season. They registered a home win, and the reverse fixture ended in a scoreless draw.
- The last three meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals, with both teams keeping two clean sheets.
- Adelaide United have scored two goals apiece in their two wins this season, and they have conceded two goals apiece in the two defeats.
- City have kept clean sheets in their last three league games.
- Only Perth Glory and Newcastle Jets have suffered more defeats (3) in the A-League this season than the hosts.
Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Prediction
The Reds have seen conclusive results in their four league games this season, recording two wins. Notably, both wins have been registered at home. They kept their first clean sheet of the season in their previous outing and will look to build on that form.
Hearts have enjoyed a good run of form, and they are unbeaten in their last six games, recording four wins. They have scored at least two goals in four of their last five games.
While Adelaide are unbeaten in their last nine home games in this fixture, considering City's current form, we back the visitors to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Adelaide United 1-2 Melbourne City
Adelaide United vs Melbourne City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Melbourne City to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
