ADELAIDE, Australia (Interstat) — A crucial late-season A-League clash sees Adelaide United host Macarthur FC on Sunday, with both sides seeking consistency in their final push.

The match at Coopers Stadium pits a resilient Adelaide side against a Macarthur team desperate to halt a concerning slide. The visitors are reeling from a 3-1 away defeat to Perth Glory last Sunday, a result that extended their winless streak in the league to three matches. Their form has been wildly inconsistent, with a 3-2 victory over Newcastle Jets on April 2 sandwiched between heavy losses.

Adelaide, meanwhile, arrives after a 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets last Saturday. United have become the league’s draw specialists, sharing the points in five of their last six outings across all competitions. Their last victory was a 4-2 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on March 20.

Recent head-to-head encounters suggest another tight affair. The last meeting ended 1-1 here on Jan. 30. In the fixture prior, Macarthur earned a 2-1 home win last October.

Statistical analysis firm Interstat projects a 2-1 victory for Adelaide United in this matchup.

For Macarthur, the match begins a critical two-game homestand to close their regular season, with a visit from Kampong Speu Province looming next Friday. Adelaide United will travel to face Melbourne City in their season finale the following Sunday.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time.