Blake Powell, along with Bosschaart, Fabio and Del Piero named to start for Sydney FC tonight.


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Join us for kick-off from 7.45pm (AEDT).


Preamble: Melbourne Victory are apparently wary of a wounded beast. Sydney FC must be wary of unforseen catastrophes. If the visitors’ form in the first hour against Wellington on Monday, and Sydney’s generous defending against Central Coast, are any guide, this won’t be a cagey affair. Fourteen goals were scored in those two encounters. For the home side, the possible return of Pascal Bosschaart and Fabio ought to shore up a side that shipped seven to the Mariners, while Alessandro del Piero is back from a hamstring strain to add some authority. And maybe some frantic arm-waving. Melbourne are likely to be unchanged for the “Big Blue”.


Played 24: Sydney FC 5 wins, Victory 7 wins, 12 draws

Last encounter: Sydney FC 1-0 Victory, March 10, 2012

Referee: Kris Griffith-Jones

Tab Sportsbet: Sydney $2.15, Victory $3.05, draw $3.35