Competition: A-League
Market: Lachlan Bayliss over 0.5 shots on target
Odds: 7/10 @ Pribet
Hoping to extend their stay at the top of the A-League standings on Sunday morning, Newcastle will travel to the Coopers Stadium when they meet Adelaide.
Starting with the hosts, while Adelaide might have opened the New Year with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Central Coast, it appears that downbeat display was just a minor blip for Airton Andrioli’s camp. Putting in a rugged performance last time out as they snatched a 1-1 victory against AFC Champions League dreamers Macarthur, the Reds have suffered just a single defeat from their previous seven A-League appearances. Landing an action-packed 3-2 win away at Brisbane on January 24th, Adelaide also have their sights set on mounting a genuine silver medal charge this year. However, despite signing off 2025 with another lively 3-2 victory against Western Sydney, Sunday’s hosts are searching for some much-welcomed defensive steel. Including a rollercoaster 2-2 draw against Wellington last month, Andrioli’s side have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous 11 straight A-League showdowns. It should also be noted, extending on from last season, Adelaide have registered just a single clean sheet at the Coopers Stadium over the past 12 months.
As for the visitors, although Newcastle might have spent the majority of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the A-League standings, Mark Milligan’s men have embarked on a record-breaking fairytale this time around. Receiving a string of plaudits and leading the chase at the top of the table, Sunday’s guests have firmly cemented their spot as Australia’s ultimate surprise package this year. Now securing consecutive 4-1 victories against Brisbane and Wellington, Newcastle find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and they will simply be looking to make another statement here. Getting the New Year underway with with a thumping 3-1 win away at reigning A-League champions Auckland, Milligan’s side have won all of their previous five straight appearances by an aggregate score of 14-4. It should also be highlighted, the Jets have registered 21 points from their previous eight domestic battle and they have gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.
Bet: Lachlan Bayliss over 0.5 shots on target against Adelaide United in Sunday’s A-League battle @ Pribet