Melbourne Victory vs Western United
Melbourne Victory Update:Melbourne Victory are currently fourth in the table, just five points off the top of the table, and have plenty of intention to score. The team has only lost once since the start of the tournament and is in solid form overall. However, the team have kept four clean sheets in their last 10 matches in all competitions, conceding just seven goals in total, and the quality at the back is good. However, it should be noted that the team has directly dropped points in 5 consecutive matches and is currently in poor overall form. In addition, the team failed to score in 2 consecutive matches, the forward ability weakened, and the team did not win 2 consecutive home games, and the home team was not as good as before.
Western United Update:Western United have won all of their last four meetings with Melbourne Victory, holding the upper hand. The team won the Newcastle Jets in the last round of the league and successfully stopped the decline**, and the team's form improved. However, it should be noted that the team is currently at the bottom of the table, and the difference in overall strength is obvious to all. In addition, Western United have not won 7 consecutive away matches, during which they have suffered 5 consecutive points drops, and their away ability is very poor. To make matters worse, the team's player Donakiye received a red card and was suspended, and the team's strength suffered. Western United have dropped points in six of their last seven away matches and are currently in poor overall form.
This game: Melbourne Victory, although their recent form has been poor, the team's strength and ranking are higher than Western United. Although Western United won the last round of the league, the overall strength of the team and the away performance were poor. Considering that Melbourne Victory's quality of the backline and attack have weakened, while Western United have won all of their last four meetings, I personally think Melbourne Victory have a better chance of getting at least a point.
Cardiff City v Blackburn
Cardiff City Update:Cardiff City are currently 14th in the Championship, but the quality of the team should not be underestimated. They have shown a wide range of attacking points in their games this season, with a total of 14 players on the scoresheet. However, they have failed to win their last three matches, which has left them missing out on the chance to sprint for promotion play-offs. In addition, their results at home have not been satisfactory, failing to win one of their last five home games. It should be noted that their 1-2 defeat to Norwich City in their last round away fixture is further proof of their woes in recent fixtures.
Blackburn Update:Blackburn Rovers currently sit 17th in the league, just five points above the relegation zone. Despite this, they have been in good attacking form of late, scoring in each of their last 10 matches. However, they have problems at the back, conceding an average of 184 balls. They have failed to win one of their last two rounds of matches and have also failed to win one of their last seven away matches.
This game: Cardiff City have not been in good form in recent games, but they are not to be underestimated. They have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 6 defeats in their last 10 meetings with Blackburn Rovers, showing that they have what it takes to win their opponents in this competition. However, Blackburn's attacking form and Cardiff City's home disadvantage could present some chances for the visitors. Given the recent form and head-to-head record of both teams, I personally think Cardiff City have a better chance of securing at least a point if they can improve their defence and capitalise on home advantage.