Competition: A-League

Market: Nicolas Milanovic Over 0.5 shots on target

Odds: 1/2 @ 1xBet

Hoping to move within touching distance of the AFC Champions League spots this weekend, Western Sydney will travel to Wellington in the early hours of Saturday.

Starting with the hosts, while Wellington might have made real history last season as they secured a silver medal finish, the Phoenix have come crashing back down to earth this time around. Enduring what has been a public A-League nightmare, Giancarlo Italiano’s men have come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Getting Match underway with a woeful 4-1 defeat at the hands of Western United, they have managed to muster just a single point from any of their previous five A-League appearances. With their extended crisis underlined by an infamous 6-1 drumming against Auckland on February 22nd, Wellington have also failed to win any of their last seven consecutive outings. In fact, a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Macarthur on January 20th is the only victory that Saturday’s hosts have collected since opening the New Year. It should also be highlighted, Wellington have failed to register a maiden win at the Sky Stadium so far this calendar year.

As for the visitors, embarking on what has become a remarkable A-League romp, Western Sydney are riding a major wave of momentum. Heading into March’s international break with a frantic 4-2 victory at home against Melbourne Victory, Alen Stajcic’s side have skyrocketed their way up the table. Winning each of their previous four consecutive appearances, Saturday’s guests can now move within touching distance of the AFC Champions League spots. In fact, the former Central Coast boss has seen his squad muster 16 points from their previous six A-League showdowns. Getting March underway with a 4-1 romp against Perth, Western Sydney have gained a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. It should be noted, the wanderers have won each of their last four consecutive outings by a remarkable aggregate score of 14-4. Enjoying what has been a record-breaking flurry, Stajcic’s men should be smelling a real opportunity this weekend.

Bet: Nicolas Milanovic Over 0.5 shots on target against Wellington Phoenix 1/2 for Saturday’s A-League battle @ 1xBet