United Desperate for a win against North Queensland

The last time these two teams met, at Hindmarsh Stadium last month, Adelaide were lucky not to win - and then lucky not to lose.

Adelaide were up 2-1 and then North Queensland scored two goals just before injury time.

2-3 North Queensland.

Enter Lucas Pantelis.

3-3 was the end result thanks to a Pantelis penalty.

This time round Adelaide need to win. No exceptions.

A win could see Adelaide rocket up to third on the A-League ladder, whilst a loss will see them drop to dead last - 10th.

Robbie Fowler is a man that needs to be stopped and a man that will be stopped - Adelaide's defence should be good enough, especially with Eugene Galekovic as the goalkeeper.

For Adelaide, new recruit Lloyd Owusu will need to be stopped after scoring his first goal against the Fury just 4 weeks back.

Prediction: North Queensland Fury 0-0 Adelaide