Victory vs. Brisbane Roar (Friday, 8.45am)
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The opening A-League fixture of 2023 for both Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar takes place at an empty AAMI Field this Thursday.
Both sides have struggled to an extent so far this season, sitting outside the playoff places.
We say: Melbourne Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar
Victory will be thankful just to stop the losing run as they slip further towards the bottom, and the empty stadium means home advantage may be lost.
Brisbane have been the draw specialists, and in another close-looking encounter, it is hard to see past yet another 1-1.
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Perth Glory vs. Western Sydney (Friday, 11.30am)
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Struggling Perth Glory welcome Western Sydney Wanderers to their temporary home of Macedonia Park on Thursday in the Australian A-League.
Perth sit bottom of the standings currently, a position which has become all too familiar for the club recently.
We say: Perth Glory 1-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
Perth will hope they can use their upcoming cluster of 'home' matches to move up the table, but they may struggle against one of the playoff contenders.
WSW must ensure they do not slip up again facing the league's bottom side, as they may lose their spot in the top two with failure to win.
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Barney Corkhill
