- Adelaide City are undefeated in their last five home games across all competitions (W4, D1). Croydon Kings are more erratic on their travels, with a win, draw and defeat from their last three away games. Adelaide City play in a possession-first style that should dominate the ball for large periods of Saturday's clash. Croydon Kings are a compact side that thrives on transition and counter-punches.
An entertaining clash between two consistent sides
Adelaide City come into this one on the back of three consecutive wins after seeing off North Eastern Metro Stars, Adelaide Comets and Para Hills Knights.
The formbook makes Airton Andrioli's men the clear favourite here, however Croydon Kings are far from a bad side and they bring their own back-to-back wins into this matchup.
That's a stretch of wins which has seen the side beat Adelaide United Youth (3-0) and Adelaide Comets (4-1) within the last two games.
Adelaide City are a solid favourite
The odds here tell the tale of Adelaide City's recent dominance over Croydon Kings, as they're set at 1.58 for the home side. Croydon Kings are a massive 4.61 and the draw is set at 3.98.
While there may be some value in the home win, we'll be going against the grain and taking the visitors. They've won six of their last ten across all comps, but three defeats during that time leaves them a step behind the more consistent Adelaide City.
Goals could be the best play
The clash of styles here is intriguing, Adelaide City will dominate the ball and Croydon Kings will look to spring forward on the break. The wide areas and set-piece battles could be crucial to this one and we're leaning towards goals being the best way to play this.
Over 2.5 match goals is priced up at 1.41, while Both Teams To Score - Yes is 1.47. Both markets should be good value given the scoring potential on both sides, Adelaide City can score goals, but they have also been more rigid at the back at home across all competitions, conceding just four goals in five games. Croydon Kings have scored 18 away goals in six games across all competitions, which is a massive 3.00 per game!
