Macarthur FC will be out to get the new A-League season off to a winning start when they entertain Perth Glory on Sunday.
The Bulls have already tasted success before the league season has started, winning the Australian Cup, and they will be keen to carry that form into the A-League.
They made finals last season before falling at the first hurdle and will be targeting the top six once again in 2024/25.
Glory begin the new campaign full of hope as they have new owners, a new coach and a new-look squad.
Now it is all about making progress and climbing the ladder after a number of seasons at the wrong end of it.
Starting the campaign strongly is important for both sides, so there is a lot on the line at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
. What: Macarthur FC v Perth Glory
. Where: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
. When: 15:00 (AEST) Sunday 20th October, 2024
. How to watch: Channel 10, Paramount+
. Odds: Macarthur FC 2.00, Draw 4.00, Perth Glory 3.25
Macarthur have an impressive record when it comes to opening-day fixtures, as they are unbeaten in their last four.
The Bulls are also in great form, having won their last five games in a row, so they will fancy their chances of making it six against Glory.
They have also kept clean sheets in their last three matches and both teams not to score on Sunday can be backed at 2.75.
Valere Germain was key for Macarthur last season when finishing as their top goalscorer with 12 goals and he is sure to be a big threat once again.
The forward can be backed at 5.50 to score the first goal of the game, or 2.25 to score at anytime in the game.
Macarthur had a solid home record last season, losing just four of their 14 home games, and will be keen to make Campbelltown Sports Stadium a fortress once again.
There have been plenty of changes for Glory during the off-season, but one thing remains, Adam Taggart.
The striker was a revelation last season despite Glory’s struggles, scoring 20 goals to make him the A-League’s leading striker.
Taggart can be backed at 2.60 to get his season off to a bang by scoring at anytime.
Glory struggled on the road last season, winning just one game, but they do have a good record against Macarthur.
They are unbeaten in the last three games against them, winning two and drawing one.
That draw was a 2-2 result and the same scoreline again can be backed at 11.00.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is also available at 1.44.