Western Sydney Wanderers are gearing up to host Perth Glory at CommBank Stadium in the A-League this Saturday. In their previous match, the Wanderers secured a 1-0 victory over Melbourne City, with Dylan Pierias netting the sole goal in the first half. Despite an overturned goal early on, they maintained the pressure, earning them a valuable three points and securing their third-place spot in the league table with 21 points.
The upcoming clash against Perth Glory holds significance for both teams. The Glory faced Wellington Phoenix in their last outing, engaging in a thrilling seven-goal contest but ultimately suffering a narrow defeat. While Adam Taggart, Aleksandar Šušnjar, and Jarrod Carluccio found the net, Kosta Barbarouses' brace, including the match-winner in the 73rd minute, resulted in Glory's eighth loss of the season.
Examining the head-to-head record, the two teams have been evenly matched in their 34 encounters since 2012, each securing 13 wins, with eight matches ending in draws. The last six meetings produced fewer than 2.5 goals, showcasing a trend of defensive battles
In their last face-off in November, the Wanderers claimed a 1-0 home victory. The Glory, however, have outscored the Wanderers 21-20 in 12 league games so far. Defensive stats reveal that the Glory have conceded 28 goals, the second-worst defensive record in the league, while the Wanderers boast the best defensive record, conceding only 12 goals in as many games.
As for predictions, the Wanderers, with two wins and losses each in their last four league games, have displayed balanced performances. Having scored 14 of their 20 league goals at home, they are likely to find the back of the net in this match. Absentees for the Wanderers include Lawrence Thomas and Brandon Borrello due to international duty and injury, respectively.
On the other side, Perth Glory aims to bounce back from three consecutive league defeats, having conceded 11 goals in that span. Stefan Colakovski and Darryl Lachman returning from injuries, along with Bruce Kamau's eligibility after serving a one-game suspension, might bolster their lineup. However, Carluccio, who scored against Wellington and is on loan from the Wanderers, is ineligible for this matchup. The clash promises to be a competitive encounter with both teams striving to make an impact on the league standings.
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