Competition: A-League

Market: Auckland FC win

Odds: 8/15 @ Pribet

Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the table, Auckland will welcome Perth to the Go Media Stadium in the early hours of Sunday.

Starting with the hosts, securing an iconic A-League crown in what was their maiden campaign last season, Auckland have their sights firmly set on shattering even more records this time around. Opening up this weekend’s fixtures sat in silver medal position, Steve Corica’s side know that they can leapfrog Newcastle and find a route to top spot here. Last seen putting in another dominant display as they stormed their way to an empathic 3-0 victory against Melbourne City, the Dark Knights will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity in the early hours of Sunday. Likewise, laying down a heavyweight title marker on February 21st as they claimed a 5-0 romp away at Wellington, the former Sydney boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. In fact, the reigning A-League champions have registered 10 points from their last four outings. Registering consecutive victories at the Go Media Stadium for the first time since the start of November, Auckland are rightfully installed as a standout contender this weekend.

As for the visitors, while Auckland might be enjoying another public A-League fairytale, Perth find themselves scrapping it out at the opposite end of the table. Opening Sunday’s trip to New Zealand holding just a one-point buffer over dropping down to 12th-place, the Glory will certainly be bracing themselves for a monumental challenge away from HBF Park this weekend. Falling to a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Adelaide on February 20th, Adam Griffiths’ downbeat squad are rightfully installed as a landslide underdog here. Including a routine 3-1 loss at home against Newcastle last month, Perth have recorded just a single strike from any of their previous seven consecutive A-League appearances. It should also be highlighted, Sunday’s guests fell to a 1-0 defeat when they travelled to the Go Media Stadium last season. Two camps with completely different objectives this season, we are backing a home victory for the reigning A-League champions this weekend.

Bet: Auckland FC 8/15 to beat Perth Glory in Sunday’s A-League matchup @ Pribet