Melbourne City
Melbourne City beat Perth Glory 3-2 away in the last round of the league, winning two consecutive wins, and finally got rid of the ups and downs of only one win in the four rounds of the league. In the last round, Melbourne City entered extremely fast form, taking a three-goal lead in just 35 minutes of the opening game, and relaxed slightly in the second half, being chased back by Perth Glory by two goals. Melbourne City, which conceded two goals in a row, once again picked up the spirit and held the victory until the end.
Melbourne City has a clear distinction between home and away this season, with the team winning 11 games this season, including seven at home. However, Melbourne City's offensive and defensive data at home is not particularly top-notch, averaging 1.7 goals per game is the fifth most in the Australian First Division, and the average number of goals conceded per game is 1.2, which is also among the middle and lower reaches of the league, but the team's victory is more balanced in attack and defense.
Western Sydney Wanderers
After a three-game losing streak in January, the Western Sydney Rangers first found confidence in the Seafarers on the Central Coast of the Fish Belly, and then won a big victory over the powerhouse Adelaide United, and the team won the derby with unbeaten morale, but unfortunately, in the last round of the league, the Brysbane Lions roared to interrupt the upward momentum, losing 1-3 away and ending the record of 4 unbeaten rounds.
Defender Giokiewski will continue to be suspended for this game due to a red card in the derby against Sydney FC. In the last round of the match against the Brisbane Lion Roar, the manager arranged for Matthieu Cordier to play in place, but it was clear that it could not make up for Giorkivsky's absence. Giokiewski is a key player in the Western Sydney Rangers defence, starting all 18 games this season and contributing three assists.