After seeing their three-game winning run in all competitions ended abruptly by the Central Coast Mariners last time out, Sydney FC will be looking for a response when they go up against Western United on Saturday.
Sydney FC v Western United betting preview
Sydney looking to get back in the saddle
Winning three games on the spin against Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League, along with Eastern and Kaya in the AFC Cup, Ufuk Talay will be disappointed with the Sky Blues defeat at the Mariners last time out.
The sending-off of keeper Harrison Devenish-Meares in the 42nd minute changed the complexion of the game.
Alou Kuol’s brace in the end helped Central Coast to a 2-1 victory, while Patryk Klimala’s goal when down to 10 men showed Sydney were still up for the fight despite their numerical disadvantage.
Saturday offers a good opportunity to get back to winning ways in the home comforts of the Allianz Stadium, against a Western United side who have tended to struggle on their travels.
Western eyeing an upset
Down in 10th place in the A-League standings and with just one win to their name in seven games, it’s hardly been the dream start for John Aloisi’s Western United.
Winning only two of their last 11 A-League games, the Melbourne outfit are not in great form, with their only recent win coming against fellow strugglers Perth Glory last month.
With three wins in their last 16 away games, and two of those victories against Perth, getting points on the road has been a challenge for United.
Aloisi now prepares to go back to his former club but will likely head to Allianz Stadium with hope rather than expectation of causing an upset in Sydney this weekend.
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Sydney FC v Western United odds
Sydney FC - 1.50
Draw - 5.00
Western United - 5.50
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