WEL vs MLV Dream11 Match Preview: Wellington Phoenix will be looking to carry on their resurgent run as they play hosts to a struggling Melbourne Victory unit. Wellington Phoenix has won five and lost just the one game so far from the last five fixtures. Out of those, three wins have been registered on the bounce against Melbourne City FC, Western United and the Central Coast Mariners. As a result of the recent performances, Wellington Phoenix is 3rd in the league with 33 points and could challenge for a spot in the top two provided they win.
Meanwhile, the Melbourne Victory has had an underwhelming season as they occupy the 9th spot with 20 points with five wins, five draws and 10 defeats from 20 games this season. However, with Melbourne having nothing to lose, they could hamper with Pheonix’s chance of making their way into the top two which puts the pressure on Wellington.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, March 15
Kick-Off- 10:50 AM (IST)
Venue- Wellington Regional Stadium
Wellington Pheonix
Fenton and Scott are the only ones who remain on the sidelines as a result of injuries. Having said that, Ufuk Taly should persist with a similar eleven that he’s usually stuck with. Marinovic is expected to be in at goal, while, Payne, Taylor, DeVere and Cacace could be used as the back four. Davila, Steinmann, Devlin and Piscopo are likely to feature in midfield. Ball and Hooper should continue to lead the line of attack.
Melbourne Victory
Kruse, Barnett and Traore are out injured for the away side, while Hoogland and Gallifuoco are undergoing suspensions. That being said, Thomas is expected to keep between the sticks. Roux, Carrigan, Donachie and Broxham are likely to be the defensive back four. Lesiotis and Basha could be the central midfielders. Whereas, Kamsoba, Rojas and Nabbout are likely to be in the advanced role. Toivonen should continue to lead the attack.
Wellington Pheonix (Expected Playing 11)- Marinovic; Payne, Taylor, DeVere, Cacace; Davila, Steinmann, Devlin, Piscopo; Ball, Hooper
Melbourne Victory (Expected Playing 11)- Thomas; Roux, Carrigan, Donachie, Broxham; Lesiotis, Basha; Kamsoba, Rojas, Nabbout; Toivonen
Gary Hooper has been one of the standouts for Wellington Pheonix. Hooper has bagged five goals from 15 games this season and could earn the user a decent amount of points in the Dream11 Match Prediction side.
Ola Toivonen has impressed the most in the forward line for Melbourne Victory. Toivonen has netted 10 goals from 17 appearances this season and can help the user earn valuable points in the today match prediction side.
Ulises Davila has impressed in the midfield region for Wellington Phoenix. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals from 19 appearances this season.
Andrew Nabbout has done well in patches in the final third for Melbourne Victory. Nabbout has scored five goals from 17 appearances this season.
Wellington Phoenix has won seven of its last eight fixtures at home in the A-League and will be the favourites to register yet another win.
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