Published on: Mar 28, 2021 1:28 am IST|Updated on: Mar 28, 2021 1:28 am IST
WEL vs MAC Dream11: Wellington Phoenix made full use of their game in-hand on Wednesday night with a thumping 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory that gives the sense that their form is turning. Phoenix have lost just one of their last five A-League games now but face two tough games at home starting with this second ever clash with Macarthur. The A-League’s newest team have continued to impress in their debut season but they will have been pleased to snap a two-match losing streak last time out with a 2-1 victory at Western United last weekend.
Date: 28 March, Sunday Time: 10:35 AM (IST) Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong Watch A League Live Streaming: No official streaming in India.
Recent form:
Wellington Phoenix – W-D-L-W-W Macarthur – W-L-L-W-L
Head-to-head (last one meetings)
WEL Wins- 00 Draws– 01 MAC Wins– 00
Wellington Phoenix News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Luke De Vere and Liam McGing are currently injured for Wellington Phoenix and will be unable to play a part in this fixture.
Expected changes and Strategy: Tomer Hemed has recovered from his knock and is set to feature in this game.
Wellington Phoenix Starting XI (Likely)
Oliver Sail James McGarry Steven Taylor Tim Payne Louis Fenton Alex Rufer Clayton Lewis Ulises Davila Reno Piscopo Tomer Hemed David Ball
Macarthur News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Nicholas Suman is the only injury concern for Macarthur FC and is unlikely to be risked in this game.
Expected changes and Strategy: Macarthur FC have a strong squad and are unlikely to make drastic changes to their team for this game.
Macarthur Starting XI (Likely)
Adam Federici James Meredith Mark Milligan Aleksandar Jovanovic Ivan Franjic Benat Etxebarria Denis Genreau Moudi Najjar Loic Puyo Markel Susaeta Matt Derbyshire
WEL vs MAC Dream11 Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Matt Derbyshire: Derbyshire has 8 goals and a total of 21 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 39.41%. He had a total of 12 big chances. He has a total of 2 assists, 7 key passes and he created a total of 17 chances.
Ulises Davila: Davila has 5 goals and a total of 16 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 41.86%. He had a total of 9 big chances. He has a total of 2 assists, 8 key passes and he created a total of 12 chances.
X-factors, differential picks
Markel Susaeta: Susaeta has 3 goals and a total of 16 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 31.12%. He had a total of 7 big chances. He has a total of 3 assists, 8 key passes (these are passes leading to a shot on goal) and he created a total of 13 chances.
Goalkeeper: Sail Defenders: McGarry, Franjic, Milligan Midfielders: Ball, Lewis, Benat, Susaeta Attackers: Hemed, Davila, Derbyshire
Likely Winner:
While the visitors may possess a stronger blend of quality and experience in their side, the recent resurgence of Wellington Phoenix could give them the confidence to pick up an impressive result at home on Sunday. Both sides have shown themselves to be very competent defensively, and we see this game finishing as a low-scoring draw. In our WEL vs MAC Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 1-1 draw in this match.