Friday's Australian A-League predictions including Adelaide vs. Sydney

Western Utd vs. Central Coast (Friday, 6.00am)

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Friday will be a must-win game for Central Coast Mariners if the club wants to keep its hopes of winning the A-League alive this season.

The Yellow & Navy will make the trip to face Western United, who are without a victory in their previous two matches.

We say: Western United 1-3 Central Coast Mariners

These are two teams that each have something to fight for, but with the visitors trying to keep their title hopes alive they should be able to use their momentum throughout this season to take all three points.

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Adelaide United vs. Sydney FC (Friday, 8.00am)

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Adelaide United will be attempting to maintain the pressure on the A-League leaders as they continue to be a threat at the top of the table when they host Sydney FC.

The visitors currently sit midtable, and if they want to qualify for the final series then the need to secure more points will likely be crucial.

We say: Adelaide United 3-1 Sydney FC

It has been raining goals during Adelaide United's recent matches and that offensive quality that the team brings should lead to them edging this match.

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