Adelaide United and Melbourne City have developed quite a tasty rivalry in recent seasons and Saturday night promises to be another intriguing clash at Coopers Stadium.
After coming through a mini-slump where they lost four straight matches, the Reds have now won back-to-back matches and appear to be headed in the right direction.
They also have an excellent record in front of their own fans, winning seven of their last 10 matches at Coopers.
Gertjan Verbeek’s side swept four goals past Western United FC last weekend and their attack will be even more formidable on Saturday night as Al Hassan Toure returns from Olyroos duty.
But City arrive in the City of Churches also boosted by the return of some key young Australian stars and currently six points and three places ahead of the Reds.
City’s goalless draw with Perth Glory last weekend has improved their unbeaten run to four matches, but they remain 10 points behind league-leaders Sydney FC.
Erick Mombaerts’ men - who are one goal away from their 400th in the Hyundai A-League - won’t fear taking on the Reds, having lost just one of the last nine games between the clubs in the league.
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Saturday, 1 February 2020
Kick-off: 7pm local, 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: Coopers Stadium
Broadcast: FOX Sports 505
Stream: MyFootball Live App, Kayo Sports
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Did you know?
- Adelaide United have won three of their last six Hyundai A-League matches against Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium (D1, L2), despite going into half-time with the lead only once in that period.
- City have lost just two of their last seven Hyundai A-League away matches (W3, D2); although, they’ve kept only two clean sheets on their travels in that time.
- The Reds have had the most touches in the opposition box (425) of any team in the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season; indeed, Wellington Phoenix (416) are the only other side with a tally of 400+.
- City striker Jamie Maclaren has scored 10 goals in open play in the Hyundai A-League Season, the most of any player and double the amount of Adelaide United’s best - Riley McGree with five.
