Adelaide United v Macarthur FC: A-League Friday Preview

Adelaide United will aim to consolidate their position in the top six when they entertain Macarthur at Coopers Stadium on Friday night.

Adelaide were challenging Auckland FC for top spot not that long ago, but following a poor run of form, find themselves down in fifth.

There is still a chance they can push their way into second spot, but results will need to improve after winning just one game in the last five.

Three points against Macarthur is a must, as their place in finals is not guaranteed either, with seven rounds remaining.

Macarthur have suffered a bigger slide down the ladder, losing four of the last five games, to leave them six points behind finals.

They need three points to spark them in to life and keep alive their slim top-six hopes.

Adelaide United v Macarthur FC betting preview

Reds need to find form

Adelaide are currently going through a tough spell, having failed to pick up a win in the last four games.

After losing to Newcastle Jets and Western United, they have picked up draws against Auckland FC and Brisbane Roar.

It is not the best run of results heading towards the business end of the season, and they need to find some form quickly.

Conceding goals continues to be an issue as they have kept just one clean sheet in the last 12 A-League games.

The good news for Adelaide is they do not have any issues at the other end, so both teams to score on Friday night can be backed at 1.40.

Archie Goodwin remains their leading goalscorer with eight goals, and is priced at 5.00 to score the first of the game, or 2.00 to score at anytime.

Bulls desperate for a win

Macarthur have hit a horror run of form and need to turn things around quickly if they are to have any chance of making the top six.

They have lost the last three games on the bounce and have managed to score just one goal during that time.

Their last win was at the end of January when they defeated Melbourne City 1-0, but have been on a slippery slope since then.

They have not been getting beaten out of sight, but a failure to keep a clean sheet is costing them dear.

When they met in January, Adelaide ran out 2-1 winners, and now have the chance to complete the double back at Coopers Stadium.

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Adelaide United v Macarthur FC odds

Adelaide United - 1.66
Draw - 4.20
Macarthur FC - 4.50

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