With the Hyundai A-League set to register its 1000th match this weekend, we take a look at some interesting statistics that could define the results in Round 9.
With the Hyundai A-League set to register its 1000th match this weekend, we take a look at some interesting statistics that could define the results in Round 9.
Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar 6 December 7.00pm Coopers Stadium
These two sides have averaged the highest possession figures in the A-League this season - Adelaide 61.3%, Brisbane 59.2%).
Adelaide United have recorded just one win in the last nine A-League matches against Brisbane Roar (D3 L5).
Including play-offs, Brisbane Roar have been victorious in their last three visits to Adelaide United in the league.
None of the last 13 A-League games involving Brisbane have ended in a draw (W9 L4).
Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix 6 December 6.45pm nib Stadium
Perth Glory have only once managed to score more than one goal in the last 10 league games (including play-offs) against Wellington Phoenix.
There have only been 10 goals scored in the last seven A-League games involving Perth Glory.
Wellington Phoenix are unbeaten in their last three visits to Perth Glory in league competition (including play-offs).
Wellington Phoenix haven-t won in the A-League since their 2-1 win away at Perth Glory on March 17th, losing four and drawing four of their eight games since.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Heart 7 December 5.30pm Pirtek Stadium
Western Sydney Wanderers have won all four matches played against Melbourne Heart in the A-League.
Western Sydney Wanderers have kept a clean sheet in four of their last six A-League games and have not lost any of their last nine A-League home games (W7 D2).
Only two players have scored for Melbourne Heart in the A-League this season - Andrea Migliorini (3) and David Williams (3).
Heart are on a run of 13 successive A-League games without a victory (L10 D3).
Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC 7 December 7.45pm Bluetongue Stadium
Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in their last six home games to Sydney FC in the A-League (W3 D3).
Central Coast Mariners have lost just one of their seven A-League games so far this season, but have drawn four times (no side have drawn more games).
Sydney FC have won four A-League games in a row for the first time in this competition.
Sydney FC have hit the woodwork more time that any other side this season in the A-League (7).
Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets 8 December 5.00pm AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory have won five of their last six home games in the A-league to Newcastle Jets (L1).
Melbourne Victory are looking to win four successive home games in the A-League for the first time since February 2010.
Newcastle Jets have conceded eight goals in their last two away games in league competition at Melbourne Victory.
After a six-game unbeaten run in the A-League, Newcastle lost their last match 0-2 at Sydney FC.