On Friday the 29th of the year, an AFL highlights game begins at Adelaide United's home ground against 5th-placed FC MacArthur. With both teams desperate to secure their playoff spots, the winner of this match will be crucial. Despite the ups and downs of recent performances, both teams will undoubtedly go all out in their attempts to shine on the attacking end of the field, and with the matchup expected to be a goal fest, betting on the over 2.5 goals would be a wise move. (Simulcast on TVB myTV SUPER at 4:45pm on Friday)
Currently ranked 6th, Adelaide United is in a slump after the World Cup, winning only one of their last six league matches. Returning to the home field, the team is eager for a clean slate. Coach Vyatt, who missed the last round of games, will return to command, and midfielder core Ishayas will return from suspension, providing strong support for the front line of Kijiji Katsumoto and Ibusuki Yohshi, which is expected to increase the team's goal-scoring efficiency.
FC MacArthur, who are playing away from home, are led by Manchester United star Joki, and have been playing an extremely aggressive style of play this season. Even when playing away from home, they insist on attacking soccer, and their last 4 away league matches have all scored 3 or more goals. Last month's 3-0 away win over FC Sydney was the highlight of the season, demonstrating their ability to play fluent offense on the road as well.
Rising star Daniel Arcini is emerging as a star of the show
Despite FC MacArthur's 1-2 defeat to the Mid Coast Mariners last time out, 24 year old wing Daniel Ashinney was impressive, almost helping his side to come back from two goals down, and with reports that Yogi will start him in the starting lineup to further boost his side's attacking potential, this clash with Adelaide United is destined to be a "big one! The matchup with Adelaide United is destined to be a "big game" to welcome in the New Year.
Live streaming schedule
Friday 4:45pm AFL Adelaide United vs FC McArthur
Saturday 4:00am La Liga Mallorca vs Cherda
Saturday 4:00am Championship Generali vs West Bromwich Albion
Saturday 4:10am Ligue 1 Marseille vs Rennes
