Sydney FC v Auckland FC: A-League Saturday preview

Auckland FC can move a step closer to clinching the A-League minor premiership when they travel to Sydney FC on Saturday.

In a remarkable debut season Auckland sit five points clear at the top of the ladder and are on course for their first piece of silverware.

Next up is a clash with Sydney, who still have some work to do to make sure they finish in the top six and play finals.

The Sky Blues hold sixth spot on goal difference and they cannot afford any slip-ups between now and the end of the season.

Just to add some extra spice to the game, the Black Knights are coached by former Sydney boss Steve Corica.

Sydney FC v Auckland FC betting preview

Draws getting it done for Auckland

All of a sudden Auckland FC have become the draw specialists in the A-League.

They have drawn four of the last five games, winning the other, but still find themselves well clear at the top.

Even so, with finals fast approaching, they will be keen to rediscover the winning habit as they chase the double in their first year.

When the two sides met on the first day of the season, Auckland won the game 1-0 and it could be another tight game at Allianz Stadium.

Two of their draws have been 2-2 and 4-4, so there has been no shortage of goals in their games.

Under 2.5 goals in the game can be backed at 2.30, while over 2.5 goals is available at 1.61.

Auckland to nick another 1-0 win is also priced at 13.00.

Sky Blues fighting for finals spot

Sydney FC have been involved in two high-scoring thrillers in recent weeks, winning one and losing one.

Last weekend they won at Adelaide United 3-2, but the week before they were on the wrong end of the same scoreline against Melbourne City.

Patryk Klimala bagged two goals in the win in Adelaide and can be backed at 6.50 to score the first or last goal, or 2.75 to score at anytime.

The Sky Blues' home form has not been great in recent weeks as they have failed to win in the last three.

They have also been involved in AFC Champions League action in midweek and it remains to be seen if that will take its toll.

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Sydney FC v Auckland FC odds

Sydney FC - 2.30
Draw - 3.60
Auckland FC - 2.90

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