- Perth RedStar have won 3 of their last 5 matches, drawing 0 and losing 2.
- Balcatta have won 2 of their last 5, drawing 1 and losing 2.
- Perth RedStar have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 at home across all competitions this season.
High-tempo Perth can take Balcatta
Perth RedStar are a high-tempo, attack-first side who play on the front foot, looking to make quick transitions, overrun the wings and press high up the field to cause turnovers. Balcatta are a possession-savvy, pragmatic team who look to stay structured and press selectively.
This will be a chess match where Perth will be looking to go gung-ho and Balcatta will try to stay compact and hit them when they can, so it should be a good watch.
Perth are coming off a strong run of 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, including a 1-0 away win over Olympic Kingsway and a 0-3 home loss to Fremantle City FC.
Balcatta also come into this game on a 2-game winning streak after beating Perth Glory Youth 3-1 away and Stirling Macedonia FC 2-0 at home.
Perth are the strong favourites in the game at 1.48 against Balcatta who are 5.39. The draw is 4.15.
RedStar look the likelier winners, but Balcatta's 2-game surge means this could get interesting if they land the first punch.
Perth are 6-2-2 across their last 10 across all competitions, which is a solid form streak and is just about keeping them in the title race.
Balcatta are 3-2-5 across their last 10, a mixed form that is a little tough to swallow, but Glen Grostate's men do look to have a little more grit than the hosts.
Perth have hit 8 goals in their last 5 home games across all competitions and are usually able to turn up with some firepower in front of their own fans. Balcatta have scored an average of 2.17 goals per away game and conceded 3.50 across all competitions, which is a recipe for open and entertaining games.
This game has goals written all over it and that's why we are supporting Over 2.5 at 1.5 and BTTS: Yes at 1.6.
