PERTH, Australia (Interstat) — Two A-League sides searching for their first win of the season will meet Friday when Perth Glory hosts Melbourne Victory at HBF Park.

Both clubs enter the Halloween clash with identical records of 0-1-1 in the A-League and across all competitions this season, setting the stage for a desperate battle for three points.

Melbourne Victory is looking to rebound from a demoralizing 5-2 defeat on the road against the Newcastle Jets last Friday. Their previous outing was a 0-0 draw with Auckland FC. Perth Glory is also coming off a heavy loss, having fallen 4-0 to Melbourne City last Saturday. Their season began with a 2-2 draw against Kampong Speu Province.

With both defenses showing vulnerability, the match could hinge on which attack can find its rhythm. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Melbourne Victory holds a slight edge, projected to secure a 2-1 victory.

Following this match, Melbourne Victory’s next A-League fixture is at home against Melbourne City on Nov. 8. Perth Glory will remain at home to face the Central Coast Mariners on Nov. 7.