Adelaide United's strong momentum has not been sustained after the resumption of the Australian League, and hosting bottom-ranked Perth Glory may be the turning point for the team to turn the tide.
A-League had a stunning start to the season, but dropped to fifth in the league with just one point from their last three league games. However, with three of their next four league games on their home turf, the team is expected to climb back up.
The role of Kijiji Katsumoto should not be underestimated, as he is the core of the team's creativity and scoring ability. Whether or not Yosi Ibusuki can get back his scoring touch is also crucial, as he scored in three consecutive matches before the World Cup break, but nothing since the resumption of the tournament.
Yosi Fingerhut is a key player in the team's offense and is good at grabbing overhead kicks, if he can find his form, Adelaide United's fighting power will be greatly improved.
Despite being at the bottom of the league, Perth Glory have picked up four points from their last three league games, which is a bright spot. However, the team still needs to fill the void left by the departure of Konaroly, and David Williams' first goal since joining the team in the last round of the league will undoubtedly boost his confidence.
Mesdahlized Amini also needs to step up to the plate, he has the midfield control but has not been at his personal best since moving to Perth Glory.
