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Sydney FC vs Western United Predictions & Tips - Back Berisha in the A-League
- Sydney FC vs Western United predictions for Wednesday’s match
- The game is being played at 8.05am GMT at Jubilee Stadium
- I’m tipping BTTS and over 2.5 goals with Besart Berisha to score
- Western United have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 A-League matches
- Preview, predictions, team news & stats
Western United forward Besart Berisha has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches (Getty Images)
Sydney FC vs Western United Tips
Sydney FC face a tough task at home against Western United who are in fine goalscoring form. Besart Berisha is on fire and has played an integral role for the the green-and-black this season.
I'm tipping BTTS and over 2.5 goals with Berisha to score.
- Sydney FC have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches (A-League).
- Sydney FC have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches (A-League).
- Western United have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches (A-League).
- Western United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (A-League).
- Western forward Besart Berisha has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches (A-League).
Head to Head
These two sides have only met on two occasions with the head-to-head sitting at 1-1.
Their last meeting saw Western United come away with a 2-1 win after midfielder Steven Lustica’s dramatic 90th minute goal stole the points.
Sydney FC Form
Sydney FC are in desperate need of points after finding themselves winless in their last four matches.
The Sky Blues lost 3-2 against Melbourne City after trailing 3-0 midway through the second half. Substitutes Milos Ninkovic and Patrick Wood scored late to set up a grandstand finish but it was too little too late.
Sydney were then defeated 1-0 at home to Macarthur before being held to a 1-1 draw by Brisbane Roar. In a positive for the Sky Blues, Brazilian forward Bobo scored his first goal of the season in his third appearance since returning.
Sydney FC Injuries & Team News
Left-back Michael Zullo is a chance to return from a calf injury which has seen him miss the opening ten weeks. Forward Trent Buhagiar will also be sidelined with a knee injury.
Bobo’s playing time has increased each week, with the Brazilian playing 45 minutes against the Roar. He will be in contention to start against Western United.
Western United Form
Western United have established themselves as the league’s entertainers. Mark Rudan’s side sent an ominous warning to rivals in a 4-1 win over Macarthur.
Spanish import Iker Guarrotxena scored his first for the club, while Kosovan international Besart Berisha netted a brace.
The following week saw Western escape with an emphatic 4-3 win against Melbourne Victory. While Berisha scored a brace for the second straight week, it was Spanish midfielder Victor Sanchez’s 95th minute effort which won the match.
Though this goalscoring run would come to an end against Western Sydney. The Green-and-black were left scoreless in a 1-0 defeat at home against the Wanderers.
Western United Injuries & Team News
The recent loss to the Wanderers was exacerbated by goalkeeper Fillip Kurto suffering a concussion. He will miss the match against Sydney FC and will be replaced by reserve goalkeeper Ryan Scott.
Right-back Josh Risdon is still out with a fractured tibia, while midfielder Seb Pasquali will spend another week sidelined due to a hip injury.
Centre-back Tomislav Uskok will slot back in after returning from suspension.
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Verdict
Besart Berisha has been an integral part to Western's incredible form up front this season. Sydney FC have capable of goalscorers of their own with BTTS, over 2.5 goals and Berisha backed to score.
