Evenly matched teams: Manly United vs Marconi Stallions match preview

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Marconi Stallions's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Marconi Stallions have performed like this: Played seven matches resulting in 4 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats with the goal stats 8-5 (scored/conceded). This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.

Manly United form and stats

Manly United have performed well here at Cromer Park so far this season with 4 wins from 7 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1.

Manly United's previous game was a New South Wales match also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Marconi Stallions. The home side are looking to build on that result. Prior to that, an away loss at Mt Druitt Town.

This is expected to be a close game, with Manly United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Manly United as a small favourite), we find two games. Manly United has won 2 of these, drawn 0 and lost 0.

Manly United are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 10 goals in 7 matches. On the other hand, Manly United have conceded 8 goals.

Marconi Stallions form and stats

The visitors are W2-D1-L3 on the road this term.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Marconi Stallions, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Manly United. Prior to that match, a home win 5-2 against Sydney II.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Marconi Stallions playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were 1 Marconi Stallions win, 0 draws and 1 defeat.

Marconi Stallions are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 10 times in 6 away games so far. Marconi Stallions have conceded 8 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Manly United - Marconi Stallions 1-0. As for the last six games between these two teams, there's 3 Manly United victories, 1 draw and 2 Marconi Stallions wins. 4 of these games ended with three goals or more, 2 matches with two goals or less.

Manly United missing players

Marconi Stallions missing players