MACARTHUR VS PERTH GLORY - AUSTRALIA: A-LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
AUSTRALIA: A-LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: MACARTHUR VS PERTH GLORY
As Macarthur prepare to host Perth Glory on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 09:35, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
MACARTHUR PREVIEW IN AUSTRALIA: A-LEAGUE
Macarthur, currently 4th in the standings with 24 points from 16 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
PERTH GLORY PREVIEW IN AUSTRALIA: A-LEAGUE
Perth Glory, sitting 9th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 6 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR MACARTHUR VS PERTH GLORY
Recent meetings between Macarthur and Perth Glory have favored Macarthur, with Perth Glory claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Adelaide United, Macarthur recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Kurto, Da Silva, Uskok, Talbot, Scott, Rose, Bosnjak, Vickery, Caceres, Duke, Grzan. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Perth Glory's last outing came against Auckland, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Sutton, Sutton, Wootton, Kaltak, Shamoon, Pennington, Freney, Bozinovski, Ostler, Lawrence, Taggart. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Macarthur are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Macarthur and Perth Glory are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR MACARTHUR VS PERTH GLORY
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Macarthur's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Perth Glory's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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