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Auckland FC vs Adelaide: Playoff Showdown!
9 May
Summary
- Auckland FC secured a penalty shootout win in their last match.
- Adelaide United finished second in the regular season standings.
- Auckland FC has not lost to Adelaide United in their last four meetings.
The Australian A-League playoff semi-finals commence this Saturday with a highly anticipated first-leg clash between Auckland FC and Adelaide United at Mount Smart Stadium. This fixture marks the maiden playoff encounter between these two teams as they vie for a spot in the final.
Auckland FC earned their semi-final berth by defeating Melbourne City in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in their elimination final. This victory signaled an improved performance for Steve Corica's squad, who had a challenging end to the regular season with five winless matches.
Conversely, Adelaide United concluded the regular season strongly, securing second place with 12 wins and seven draws. Ayrton Andrioli's team is currently on an impressive 10-game unbeaten run, including their final two regular-season victories. Despite their recent form, Adelaide has a less favorable head-to-head record against Auckland.
Historically, Auckland FC has held the upper hand, remaining unbeaten in their last four meetings against Adelaide United, securing one win and three draws. Adelaide's impressive league form, with only one loss in their last 15 matches since January 11, contrasts with Auckland's solid home record. However, Adelaide's away form is also notable, with nine consecutive games without defeat since December.
