Auckland vs Perth Glory Prediction: Randall can catch Glory on the hop

Auckland FC host Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium in a Round 20 A-League Men clash that carries major implications for both sides (02:00 GMT, TNT Sports 2). For Auckland, who sit second on the ladder and boast one of the league's most potent attacks, the fixture represents another opportunity to strengthen their Premiership push. The reigning premiers have won 10 matches, scored 32 goals and have not failed to register since the opening round.

Glory arrive in New Zealand with renewed belief after last weekend's gritty away draw in Brisbane. Head coach Adam Griffiths has challenged his young squad to "be brave" and rediscover their attacking freedom as they begin a crucial two‑match tour across the Tasman. Below are my Auckland vs Perth Glory predictions, supported by the latest team news and match context.

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Team News

Auckland will be without captain Hiroki Sakai for the next month after he felt pain in his hamstring in the first half of their 3-0 win over Melbourne City last week.

All Whites defender Nando Pijnaker (ankle) and winger Marlee Francois (foot) will be unavailable for at least two more weeks, while goalkeeper Oli Sail and midfielder Oli Middleton are still recovering from long-term injuries.

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Meanwhile Glory boss Griffiths confirmed that Tom Lawrence (foot) will miss both matches in New Zealand, while midfielder Gio De Abreu is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.

Perth also remain without several injured players, including Brandon O'Neill, Lachlan Wales, Cameron Cook, Joel Anasmo and Lawrence.

Auckland vs Perth Glory Odds

Auckland FC are priced at 4/9 to win, with Perth Glory available at 5/1 and the draw at 16/5.

Over 2.5 goals is 4/7, while both teams to score is 4/5 and Auckland's leading goalscorer Jesse Randall is 23/20to score anytime.

Auckland to win to nil @ 11/8

Auckland have been a consistent force at home for the past couple of years and should be too strong for a Glory side without key players in midfield and up front.

The Black Knights saw off Melbourne City without too many problems last week, limiting the ninth-placed visitors to only two shots on target and an expected goals figure of 0.5.

Perth, currently in 10th spot, have posted similar attacking numbers to Melbourne this season and have failed to score in two of their last four away league trips.

Meanwhile, Steve Corica's men have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches overall, including back-to-back shutouts at Go Media Stadium

With Auckland boasting one of the league's best defensive records and Perth missing key attacking pieces, a home win to nil looks a strong angle.

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Anytime Goalscorer - Jesse Randall @ 6/5

Randall has been Auckland's most dangerous forward all season. His nine goals, five assists and constant threat in transition make him the obvious candidate to strike again on Sunday.

With Perth's defence stretched and several senior players unavailable, Randall should find space to exploit.

He has scored five goals in his last six appearances for his club, including one against the Glory in a 2-1 defeat at the end of January.

Booking Points - Over 32.5 @ 11/10

Only one club in the A-League has collected more cards than Glory, who have accumulated 41 cautions and two reds through the first 19 rounds.

That averages out at 24.2 booking points per game from Griffiths' team alone and, although Auckland only average 18.4 booking points, the combined total is still in excess of the 32.5 mark.

Only three yellow cards were dished out the last time these sides met, despite 25 fouls in the game.

Perth were responsible for 17 of those and they could walk a tighter disciplinary line with a similarly physical approach on the road.