Al Ain vs Auckland City tips and predictions

Auckland City over-priced to produce a miracle

Auckland City could be a surprise package here but it would be a massive shock.

The hosts are expected to coast through this match but they are far from a dead-cert. Al Ain have been somewhat unreliable. They've lost 6 of their last 13 games at home. In the most part they've got away with it but sometimes losing their shape has cost them. They have conceded at least once in all of their last 13 home matches and if they have any selection issues they could be vulnerable again here.

Auckland City have actually won 8 of their last 13 trips away. These impressive displays have been underpinned by their confidence in the final third. They've scored two or more goals in 14 of their last 20 away fixtures. Their goal scorers are going to have to put in a mind-blowing performance to get something from the game. While they are facing a massive task there is still some logic in liking the chances for the visitors to come through this test at the big price. They've been keeping things tidy at the back. Conceding an average of 0.6 goals across their latest 8 games has been impressive.

Looking beyond the 1X2, the Both Teams To Score No is the best option even though it comes with a low rating. And if you're interested in the goal line, it's no more than three goals that's the best option considering how that market has been priced up.