REF’s picks

Wellington Phoenix often struggle to break down resilient visiting defences and miss creative spark through key absences like Sarpreet Singh. Melbourne Victory boast an organised rearguard that held firm recently in continental competition, making it tough for the hosts to find the net more than once.

1. 1Wellington's attacking output is dented by notable injury absentees in the final third.
2. 2Melbourne Victory's defensive structure has proven difficult to breach across recent fixtures.
3. 3The hosts can sometimes be stifled into low-scoring performances against disciplined A-League opposition.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.