Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United

[Puda]

These two foes square off tonight in Melbourne. Melbourne have an great 9 match unbeaten streak in Melbourne vs the Reds. Both teams offer some great value:

MELBOURNE @ 2.40
DRAW @ 3.20
ADELAIDE @ 2.80

Wondering is anyone playing this game... Reds have yet to lose thus far, whilst Melbourne has been very patchy.. Reds have lost 2 players from last week, but gain the exciting machine Leckie..

I'm leaning towards the Reds, but still need some input.

[Puda]

SOME USELESS INFO:

Date: Friday October 29

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT,
Venue: Etihad Stadium

Head-to-head
Played 21: Wins: Melbourne Victory 13, Adelaide United 5, Draws: 3

Previous Meeting
Melbourne Victory 2, Adelaide United 0, Etihad Stadium, January 2010

Why we don't like 'em
These two have shared a massive Rivalry over the five years of the A-League, including two Grand Finals, where Melbourne have prevailed both times. In fact, they have met six times in finals games and Melbourne have never been beaten.

Melbourne have an extraordinary nine consecutive victories over Adelaide over the past two seasons and have not been beaten by the Reds since October 2007. Adelaide United have not won in Melbourne since October 2006. Perhaps it's not a case of us not liking them, but them hating the sight of us.

Past five matches:
Melbourne Victory
R11: Brisbane Roar 2, Melbourne Victory 1, Suncorp Stadium
R10: Melbourne Victory 3, Sydney FC 0, Etihad Stadium
R9: Melbourne Heart 2, Melbourne Victory 1, AAMI Park
R8: Newcastle Jets 0 Melbourne Victory 0, EnergyAustralia Stadium
R7: North Queensland Fury 0 Melbourne Victory 0, Dairy Farmers Stadium

Adelaide United
R11: Adelaide United 3, Wellington Phoenix 0, Hindmarsh Stadium
R10: Gold Coast United 0, Adelaide United 0, Skilled Park
R8: Sydney FC 1, Adelaide United 2, SFS
R7: Adelaide United 2, Perth Glory 0, Hindmarsh Stadium
R6: Brisbane Roar 1, Adelaide United 1, Suncorp Stadium

Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Michael PETKOVIC (gk), 2. Kevin MUSCAT (c), 3. Mate DUGANDZIC, 4. Petar FRANJIC, 5.Surat SUKHA, 6. Leigh BROXHAM, 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.RICARDINHO, 11.Marvin ANGULO, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 13. Diogo FERREIRA, 14. Billy CELESKI, 15.Tom PONDELJAK, 16.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 19. Evan BERGER, 20.Sebastian MATTEI (gk), 21. Robbie KRUSE 23. Adrian LEIJER, 27. Geoff KELLAWAY
*four to be omitted*

In: Surat SUKHA (returns from injury), Petar FRANJIC (promoted), Diogo FERREIRA (promoted), Marvin ANGULO (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Archie THOMPSON (knee – 2-3 weeks), Matthew KEMP (knee – 2-4 weeks)

Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 4.Iain FYFE, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS (c), 8.Adam HUGHES, 9.Sergio VAN DIJK, 10.Marcos FLORES, 12.Paul REID, 16.Inseob SHIN, 17.Iain RAMSAY, 18.Fabian BARBIERO, 19.Mathew LECKIE, 20.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24.Cameron WATSON

In: Cameron WATSON (short term contract)
Out: Daniel MULLEN (ankle – 3 weeks), Travis DODD (achilles – 1 week)
Unavailable: Nigel BOOGAARD (ankle – 3 weeks), Lloyd OWUSU (knee – indefinite)

[minet123]

I like Melbourne they should keep it close

[NewZ]

ADELAIDElooking good

[NittanyLionsFan]

I have over 2/over 2.5 in this game at +103

[Slainte]

One of the hardest leagues to predict IMO

[Blue_Chips]

Do you like the over?

[Puda]

small play reds for me .. gott'em @ $3.00.

[Poppa Catfish]

small play reds for me .. gott'em @ $3.00.

With you on this, lets cash this.

[Half_Glassed]

I'm on Reds too - Hate Victory as I am a Sydney Lad unfortunately...

Reds look solid though - and improving

[Poppa Catfish]

and they may or may not have Leckie back.

[ThE gUrU 99]

anybody know how the pk works in soccer? if i take united pk and it finishes in a tie i push the bet?

[Poppa Catfish]

anybody know how the pk works in soccer? if i take united pk and it finishes in a tie i push the bet?

[ThE gUrU 99]

gotcha so obviously if they win i win lol thanks dude u on united too?

[King Mayan]

Just picked up the Over!!

[Poppa Catfish]

gotcha so obviously if they win i win lol thanks dude u on united too?

I am put a .5 u on pk and .5 u on the money line


Watch out, big spender!

[Poppa Catfish]

and how sweet it is 1-0

[King Mayan]

First 5 minutes huh?? 2 more to go!!

[Poppa Catfish]

good ol' home refs

[King Mayan]

Come on 1 more for United!!!

[rumple]

Will end 1-1 and the over squares lose again.

[King Mayan]

Will end 1-1 and the over squares lose again.

Bahahaha sorry squareeee!!!

[Poppa Catfish]

Just wait for the great reveal, it will turn out that he was on Victory pk line all along. The joke was on us

[Poppa Catfish]

Congrats King, plenty of goals were left on the pitch too.

[Slainte]

This league is harder to catch than the Premiership

[King Mayan]

Congrats King, plenty of goals were left on the pitch too.

Thanks bro.. Couldn't see the game.. Live in LA, was 3:00am over here...

[bio_blitz]

SOME USELESS INFO:

Date: Friday October 29

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT,
Venue: Etihad Stadium

Head-to-head
Played 21: Wins: Melbourne Victory 13, Adelaide United 5, Draws: 3

Previous Meeting
Melbourne Victory 2, Adelaide United 0, Etihad Stadium, January 2010

Why we don't like 'em
These two have shared a massive Rivalry over the five years of the A-League, including two Grand Finals, where Melbourne have prevailed both times. In fact, they have met six times in finals games and Melbourne have never been beaten.

Melbourne have an extraordinary nine consecutive victories over Adelaide over the past two seasons and have not been beaten by the Reds since October 2007. Adelaide United have not won in Melbourne since October 2006. Perhaps it's not a case of us not liking them, but them hating the sight of us.

Past five matches:
Melbourne Victory
R11: Brisbane Roar 2, Melbourne Victory 1, Suncorp Stadium
R10: Melbourne Victory 3, Sydney FC 0, Etihad Stadium
R9: Melbourne Heart 2, Melbourne Victory 1, AAMI Park
R8: Newcastle Jets 0 Melbourne Victory 0, EnergyAustralia Stadium
R7: North Queensland Fury 0 Melbourne Victory 0, Dairy Farmers Stadium

Adelaide United
R11: Adelaide United 3, Wellington Phoenix 0, Hindmarsh Stadium
R10: Gold Coast United 0, Adelaide United 0, Skilled Park
R8: Sydney FC 1, Adelaide United 2, SFS
R7: Adelaide United 2, Perth Glory 0, Hindmarsh Stadium
R6: Brisbane Roar 1, Adelaide United 1, Suncorp Stadium

Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Michael PETKOVIC (gk), 2. Kevin MUSCAT (c), 3. Mate DUGANDZIC, 4. Petar FRANJIC, 5.Surat SUKHA, 6. Leigh BROXHAM, 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.RICARDINHO, 11.Marvin ANGULO, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 13. Diogo FERREIRA, 14. Billy CELESKI, 15.Tom PONDELJAK, 16.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 19. Evan BERGER, 20.Sebastian MATTEI (gk), 21. Robbie KRUSE 23. Adrian LEIJER, 27. Geoff KELLAWAY
*four to be omitted*

In: Surat SUKHA (returns from injury), Petar FRANJIC (promoted), Diogo FERREIRA (promoted), Marvin ANGULO (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Archie THOMPSON (knee – 2-3 weeks), Matthew KEMP (knee – 2-4 weeks)

Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 4.Iain FYFE, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS (c), 8.Adam HUGHES, 9.Sergio VAN DIJK, 10.Marcos FLORES, 12.Paul REID, 16.Inseob SHIN, 17.Iain RAMSAY, 18.Fabian BARBIERO, 19.Mathew LECKIE, 20.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24.Cameron WATSON

In: Cameron WATSON (short term contract)
Out: Daniel MULLEN (ankle – 3 weeks), Travis DODD (achilles – 1 week)
Unavailable: Nigel BOOGAARD (ankle – 3 weeks), Lloyd OWUSU (knee – indefinite)

After over analyzing this game I decided to go with Adelaide United... looked good when they scored in the 2nd minute, but when I look back 13 head to head wins by MV should have been pretty cut and dry. Keep up the posts and good luck

[Poppa Catfish]

Thanks bro.. Couldn't see the game.. Live in LA, was 3:00am over here...

I live in CA too , you can always stream the games bro.

[Puda]

went to the game last night.. Reds dominated the 1st half, should of been up 3-1.. they missed so many free headers. .. any howz 2nd half was all Melbourne, they easily could of won 4-1... oh well, can't be to unhappy losing, it was only a small play..