Opta has provided the key statistics for Adelaide United’s crucial clash with Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium on Sunday.
Adelaide have not suffered a defeat in their last 10 matches against the Phoenix, recording six wins, and have kept an impressive six clean sheets in that stretch.
The Reds’ last loss against Wellington occurred in November 2015 after falling 4-2 across the Tasman. Incidentally, New Year’s Eve of 2014 was the previous time Adelaide encountered a home defeat against the New Zealand outfit.
Craig Goodwin has scored the most headed goals this season out of any player in the competition.
Wellington have conceded multiple goals in all but two of their preceding 10 visits to the city of churches.
Isaías scored his third goal of the campaign following a stunning volley in United’s 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners last round, while boasting an 89% passing accuracy rate.
Michael Jakobsen was immense as well in that victory, completing 94% of his passes, won six duels, made five clearances, and notched two interceptions.
Goalkeeper, Paul Izzo, recorded his sixth Hyundai A-League clean sheet of the season against Central Coast, making three saves in the process.
Adelaide United host Wellington Phoenix in Round 24 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season on Sunday, 7 April at Coopers Stadium. Kick-off is at 4.30pm ACDT. Gates open 3.30pm.
