After holding the A-League leaders Melbourne City to a draw last weekend, Adelaide United will be aiming to continue their momentum when hosting Brisbane Roar on Saturday.
On the other hand, the visitors are desperate to get back to winning ways after four consecutive matches without one.
Match preview
Adelaide United showcased that they have no problem causing a threat to any team in the division last weekend when they held Melbourne City to a draw in what was a six-goal thriller.
The Reds proved their qualities in that match with a hot start after George Blackwood scored in the first minute, and ultimately Carl Veart's men will have finished the game with a tinge of disappointment.
That is because Jamie Maclaren scored a 92nd-minute penalty to prove Melbourne City with an equaliser, despite an impressive effort from Adelaide United.
Despite the fact that last weekend will have felt like two points dropped rather than one gained, the Reds still remain in a strong league position as they sit fifth heading into this weekend.
The hosts sit just three points behind second place, and the fact that they have only been defeated once at home in the A-League this season will provide a sense of belief to the team.
On the other hand, the visitors have had mixed results away from home with two wins, draws, and defeats so far as they have struggled for consistency.
The Lions have proven to be the draw specialists of the A-League this campaign as no other team has shared the spoils with their opponents more than them, with seven.
Warren Moon would have more than happily taken a draw last weekend though after they were on the receiving end of a 4-0 defeat against Newcastle Jets.
Even though Brisbane Roar currently sit 10th in the table, the heavy defeat was a surprising one as they have proven to be resolute at the back this season.
Only two teams have conceded fewer than the 14 goals that they have so far, but they have struggled at the other end of the field, which has been a sticking point for them.
Team News
Ben Warland could make his way back into the Adelaide United starting lineup this weekend after serving his suspension, but it remains to be seen if any changes take place.
Craig Goodwin has been a continuous goal threat in this campaign, and his attacking qualities are going to be leaned upon once more on Saturday.
The visitors have been active in the transfer market across the last week with Taras Gomulka joining the club from Melbourne City to boost the midfield options at the club.
Scoring goals has proven to be a problem for the Lions this season though, which is why Robbie Kruse was recently signed, and his experience could be leaned upon on Saturday.
Adelaide United possible starting lineup:
Gauci; Lopez, Ansell, Popovic, Kitto; D'Arrigo, Alagich; Halloran, Clough, Goodwin; Ibusuki
Brisbane Roar possible starting lineup:
Holmes; Neville, Aldred, Chapman; Hingert, Courtney-Perkins, Zabala, Trewin; O'Shea; Kruse, Knowles
We say: Adelaide United 1-0 Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have proven themselves to be difficult to break down this season, and because of that, this is likely going to be a low-scoring game.
However, because the visitors are also struggling to score themselves, Adelaide United should be able to take three points in this match.
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