Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix: A-League Sunday preview

Having suffered back-to-back A-League defeats against Auckland FC and Macarthur FC, Wellington Phoenix are looking to respond with victory away at Western Sydney Wanderers.

Phoenix are sixth in the early-season standings, having taken 10  points from their opening seven games and that is two points more than an inconsistent Western Sydney.

However, the hosts appear to be finding some form with a 2-0 win at high-flying Melbourne City followed by a 2-2 draw against Brisbane Roar and they will believe they can make the most of familiar surroundings at the CommBank Stadium.

Phoenix took four points from the two league rivalries last season, battling to a goalless draw at this venue before recording a 2-0 victory on home soil.

Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix betting preview

Wanderers bidding to leapfrog visitors

There are only three teams below Western Sydney in the 13-team standings, but victory over the Phoenix would see them leapfrog their opponents.

Wanderers failed to win any of their opening three league games, but they have taken seven points from their last four matches and are now on the up after a slow start.

Phoenix have suffered consecutive defeats, but they have won two of their three away games at Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners, so they may be hopeful of a positive show.

Wellington are spearheaded in attack by Kosta Barbarouses, who has scored five goals this term, including two match-opening goals, leaving him tied at the top of the A-League’s scoring charts.

For Western Sydney, it is Nicolas Milanovic who has caught the eye, with the attacking midfielder their leading scorer with five goals, leaving him level with Barbarouses.

It is 2.15 for Western Sydney Wanderers to win, with Wellington Phoenix 3.30 for victory and the draw available at 3.50.

Goals expected to flow

Western Sydney’s home league games this season have been littered with entertainment, with their opening four matches seeing both teams score on every occasion and a total of 19 goals scored.

In fact, both teams have scored in six of their first seven outings and the trend can continue against the Phoenix, who have failed to score only once in their opening seven fixtures.

Three of Wellington’s last four matches have gone over 2.5 goals and they inherit a serious scoring threat in New Zealander Barbarouses, who has netted five of their nine league goals this season.

This promises to be a high-scoring contest and over 3.5 goals appeals at 2.75, but both teams to score and over 2.5 goals may be the safer approach to take at 1.90.

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Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix odds

Western Sydney Wanderers - 2.15
Draw - 3.50
Wellington Phoenix - 3.30

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