Today's highlight is FC MacArthur's match against Mid Coast Mariners at their own stadium. although FC MacArthur is at the top of the table, their home record is worse than their away record this season. FC MacArthur is at the top of the table, but its home record is not as good as its away record this season. FC MacArthur will need to play solid defense and keep their composure in order to win by at least 3.5 goals.
Currently, FC MacArthur's team of veteran Xie Ming and striker Martyn Jaegeris are doing particularly well, the two hand in hand to contribute 4 goals, helping the team in 8 rounds of the league accumulated 11 points. It may seem like a great sight to behold, but be wary of the fact that the team only scored 4 points at home and only won one of the 4 attacks against Persia Brilliant, while the away games were victorious against FC Sydney and Wellington Phoenix. With the contrast between home and away performances, as well as the head-to-head record with the Mid Coast Mariners in recent years (three losses), this is a match not to be overlooked.
Last year's season, the Mid Coast Mariners were not adapted to the multi-front battle due to their participation in the AFC Elite Cup, resulting in a decline in their record and a dent in their confidence. In the AFC Champions League, they lost 4 out of 5 matches and won only 2 out of the first 7 rounds of the league, accumulating 9 points. The team's biggest problem is the dumbing down of the attacking end, scoring only 5 goals in 7 rounds of the league, making them the weakest team in the league in terms of firepower. Although the defense is still good, only conceding 3 goals or less in 6 out of 7 matches, the defense wave is still worth to be expected.
