A-League: All eyes on Melbourne Victory?

The Victory desperately need a win and a lift, The Phoenix to face the latest Aussie upstart, Sydney without Juninho but Joel's in town so the entertainment factor is guaranteed, and can the Roar sink the Mariners?

See the predictions below.

Tonight the games start with The Phoenix at home to a renewed Perth Glory.

Nikita Rukavtsya. All eyes will be on him. He is starting to set the league on fire.

Australian Institute of Sport Coach Steve O'Connor told me this week, "it will be interesting to see how he goes when he fills out, he has a big frame."

And goals, four now, a more central role under Dave Mitchell be afraid Wellington very afraid.

Phoenix at home are always entertaining. Perth are missing key influence Simon Colisimo.

1-1 this one.

Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets

1-1.

Sydney still don't score. Steve Corica is older and hasn't produced much this year, and Juninho is injured. So where will the goals come from, the creativity for Alex Brosque?

It's all on the ageing Corica, so one maybe all Sydney can produce. The Jets are no MLS team. Cheaper no doubt but better.

Hope Steve Bigbutt is playing, and how come Super Mario gets criticised for his weight but no-one dares mention Mr Laybutt? How does a player who is playing football get so overweight?

You tell me?

Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United.

Oh my god!Bruce Djite is back, just what Ernie Merrick didn't need. And Victory saviour Nicky Ward isn't available.

The guy can motor and this may be just what Victory need. But tonight it may all end in tears.

Adelaide have sneaky Nathan Burns coming back into form. An away win with ten.

Victory 0-2 Adelaide.

Queensland Roar v The Central Coast Mariners

Mariners don't play well away from home. Have you noticed that?

The Roar are getting harder to beat at home, although the Jets sorted that last week. The Roar have lost Michael Zullo, Robbie Kruse looks tired and the busy busy Roar could be in trouble again tonight.

Who will convert for the Roar?

We know who will for the Mariners. And that could be the difference.

Roar 1 Mariners 2.