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A-League: Wanderers search for wins

Tony Popovic's AFC Champions League winners are still without a victory domestically this campaign, bottom of the table after three draws in seven games.

But they are just three points behind sixth ahead of Wednesday's grand final rematch against Brisbane Roar, and Saturday's trip to Adelaide.

"The football is good to create those chances. We just need a bit of luck, need something to fall for us," he said after the derby draw.

"There's no wavering in belief with me or the group. You can't lose belief playing like that.

"I'm disappointed for them and the fans. We've had a lot of success over two years, going into the third year with all the changes we've made, for our fans to watch that they would go home very happy with their team."

Saturday's trip to Adelaide shapes as being a trickier clash for Wanderers, with Josep Gombau's men sitting third despite a 3-2 loss to Melbourne Victory last time out.

Victory, the league's only other unbeaten team, should be far too strong for the battling Central Coast Mariners.

Melbourne City desperately need a win against Brisbane Roar on Sunday, or coach John van 't Schip is sure to come under further pressure.