It is very much the business end of the campaign for the remaining 4 teams in the A-League hunt, with only two weekends of the season to be played.
Two fascinating first legs were played out last weekend, with nothing to split Melbourne City and Sydney FC, whilst Central Coast Mariners possess a slender lead over Adelaide United heading into the second leg.
With a place in the Grand Final at stake, it promises to be an unforgettable weekend of A-League action once more.
Here are our picks for the Semi-Finals (2nd Leg) in the 2022/23 A-League:
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A-League Semi Finals (2nd Leg) Predictions
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Melbourne City vs Sydney FC – AAMI Park – 1-1 on Aggregate
Melbourne City ($1.88)
Sydney FC ($4)
Draw ($3.95)
It was a pulsating encounter between the two teams last weekend, ending up all-square in Sydney, as both sides were perhaps left to rue big chances. Melbourne City have made much of the running in the A-League this season and remain favourites but Sydney FC love party pooping where possible.
Melbourne City
Defending champions and league shield winners Melbourne City continue to have a sense of expectation around them and they are undoubtedly the team to beat in the dying embers of the competition.
Ultimately, they were left to settle for a draw against Sydney FC last weekend, a result that they will be keen to build on here at home.
Jamie Maclaren leads the way on the scoring chart for Melbourne City this season and his clinical finishing could prove invaluable here.
Sydney FC
Throughout the play-offs, Sydney FC have belied their relatively average league campaign and they now sit 2 games away from their first A-League title since 2020.
They caused plenty of problems for Melbourne City last weekend and whilst it will be tougher at AAMI Park, they have a great deal to build on going into this one.
Adam Le Fondre is finding form at the right time, and he has a tendency to score crucial goals for Sydney FC.
Odds and Predictions
Neither side seems capable of playing defensively, meaning goals look to be on the cards in this one.
Both teams to score – YES – $1.80
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!Melbourne City will look to take the initiative and goal-machine Jamie Maclaren will be eager to have an impact, having been kept quiet in the 1st leg.
Jamie Maclaren to score anytime – $2
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!Sydney FC won’t go down wondering but Melbourne City are invariably too strong at home.
Melbourne City to win the match – $1.88
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!Score Prediction:
Melbourne City 2 – 1 Sydney FC – $11
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Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United – Central Coast Stadium – 2-1 on Aggregate
Central Coast Mariners ($1.95)
Adelaide United ($3.75)
Draw ($4.33)
It is finely poised too, between the Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United, two sides that will be doing all they can to reach the Grand Final. Mariners hold a slender 2-1 lead, following a good win on the road at Adelaide last time out but both sides are fully in this tie, heading into the second leg at the Central Coast Stadium.
Central Coast Mariners
The fairy tale continues for Central Coast Mariners, who remain on course for their maiden A-League title.
Winning impressively at Adelaide United in the first leg should fill all in the squad with confidence and they have something to defend from the off here.
Jason Cummings netted again for Central Coast last weekend and further additions to his goal tally in this one could be crucial.
Adelaide United
Despite losing out last weekend, Adelaide United will feel they are very much in the hunt for a Grand Final appearance.
Trailing 2-1 from the first leg is hardly an insurmountable lead and United should relish playing without pressure here.
Craig Goodwin was on the scoresheet again last weekend, and he will be integral to Adelaide’s hopes of turning this one around.
Odds and Predictions
This was a game of fine margins last weekend, and it promises to be the same again here.
Both teams to score – YES – $1.75
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!Adelaide United’s goal threat comes through Craig Goodwin, and he’ll need to keep his goalscoring run going.
Craig Goodwin to score anytime – $2.25
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!There is so much at stake here and with very little to split the teams, a draw could be on the cards – a result that will see Central Coast home.
The match to finish as a draw – $3.75
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!Score Prediction:
Central Coast Mariners 1 – 1 Adelaide United – $8.50
Betting Brand for A-League Fans!A-League Semi Finals Multi Bet
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We’re backing three results this week as a treble with a betting stake of $50:
Melbourne City vs Sydney FC – Melbourne City to win.
Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United – Draw.
A $50 wager would pay out $314.00 (including stake) if successful at the current odds.
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