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Macarthur will play host to Perth Glory at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in the A-League on Saturday. The hosts will hope to stretch their impressive end-season form into the new campaign while the visitors will look to turn over a new leaf.
Macarthur vs Perth Glory Preview
Macarthur finished the 2023-24 season in fifth position, 14 points behind the top spot. They qualified for the Final Series but were sent to the cleaners by Sydney FC 4-0 in the elimination round. However, the hosts finished the season strongly, breezing through the Australia Cup to clinch their second title in the competition.
The Bulls have maintained a flawless streak in their last five matches. With little or no signs of fatigue or hangover, the visitors are expected to hit the ground running in the new season. Macarthur have recruited six new players, including left-winger Marin Jakolis from French club Angers. However, up to three key players will miss their opener due to injuries.
Perth Glory finished bottom of the standings in the 2023-24 A-League season. It was one of their poorest campaigns so far in the top flight. They won just five matches out of 27, losing 15 times alongside a −23 goal difference – the worst in the campaign. They reached the round 16 of the Australia Cup before falling to Moreton City Excelsior 3-2.
The Glory had a promising preseason, winning three out of four friendly matches and losing one. They have won the A-League premiership once in 2018-19, and could be eying the possibility of a second success in this campaign. Macarthur and Perth Glory shared the spoils in their last meeting in a 2-2 draw.
Macarthur vs Perth Glory Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Macarthur have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against Perth Glory.
- Macarthur have won thrice and drawn once in their last four home matches against Perth Glory.
- Macarthur have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Perth Glory have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on their road.
- Macarthur have won their last five matches while Perth Glory have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Macarthur – W-W-W-W-W, Perth Glory – W-L-L-W-W.
Macarthur vs Perth Glory Prediction
Fresh from their Australia Cup victory, Macarthur will hope to translate their blistering form in the new season, beginning with their opening game.
Perth Glory have made some crucial changes to the outfit by bringing in a new coach and enrolling 15 new players. We will see how this will play out on the field.
Macarthur are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Macarthur 3-1 Perth Glory
Macarthur vs Perth Glory Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Macarthur to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Macarthur to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Perth Glory to score - Yes
