Published on: Apr 4, 2021 10:17 am IST|Updated on: Apr 4, 2021 10:17 am IST
MLV vs SYD Dream11: Melbourne Victory’s poor run of form continued as they failed to win once again last time out against Central Coast Mariners. Having lost their last four, they did at least manage to end their losing streak with a point in that clash but it is still a worrying run ahead of this clash with Sydney. The defending champions suffered their first loss in five last time out as they were beaten by Adelaide United and while that is now four away games without a win, they can capitalise on the home side’s struggles to get back to winning ways here.
Date: 4 April, Sunday Time: 2:35 PM (IST) Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Watch A League Live Streaming: No official streaming in India.
Recent form:
Melbourne Victory – L-L-L-L-D Sydney FC – D-W-W-D-L
Head-to-head (last five meeting)
MLV Wins- 00 Draws– 00 SYD Wins– 05
Melbourne Victory News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Head coach Grant Brenber revealed that Storm Roux came off with a slight niggle in the last match, so his participation on Sunday is doubtful.
Expected changes and Strategy: Aaron Anderson sustained a knock to the head in the same match but it was not serious. Ryan Shotton sprained his knee and will be assessed before the match.
Melbourne Victory Starting XI (Likely)
Matt Acton Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio Nick Ansell Dylan Ryan Adama Traore Jay Barnett Jacob Butterfield Callum McManaman Jake Brimmer Robbie Kruse Elvis Kamsoba
Sydney FC News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Sky Blues have a few injury concerns. Trent Buhagiar and Christopher Zuvela are still not match-fit and will hence remain sidelined.
Expected changes and Strategy: Rhyan Grant will return to the team after serving his suspension last time out. He will surely add some strength to the squad in this clash.
Sydney FC Starting XI (Likely)
Andrew Redmayne Ben Warland Ryan McGowan Alex Wilkinson Joel King Anthony Caceres Luke Brattan Paulo Retre Milos Ninkovic Bobo Luke Ivanovic
MLV vs SYD Dream11 Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Jake Brimmer: Brimmer has 4 goals and a total of 18 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 41.36%. He had a total of 13 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 7 key passes and he created a total of 12 chances.
Milos Ninkovic: Ninkovic has 3 goals and a total of 16 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 37.58%. He had a total of 9 big chances. He has a total of 0 assists, 8 key passes and he created a total of 11 chances.
X-factors, differential picks
Robbie Kruse: Kruse has 1 goals and a total of 11 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 21.41%. He had a total of 8 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 7 key passes and he created a total of 10 chances.
Goalkeeper: Acton Defenders: Traore, King, Wilkinson Midfielders: Brimmer, Ninkovic, Brattan, Butterfield, Caceres Attackers: Ivanovic, Kruse
Likely Winner:
On the back of a positive result against the league leaders, Victory will be confident of progressing further on Sunday. However, Sydney look the better equipped to claim maximum points, leading us to predict a narrow win for the mid-table outfit. In our MLV vs SYD Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 2-1 win for the away side in this match.