The new A-League season is set to get underway, with the usual list of suspects very much in the mix for glory.

For the past 5 years or so, Melbourne City have always been the side to beat but with back to back losses in the Grand Final, the blues will be eager to silence a few doubters this term.

Sydney FC look to have strengthened for the first time in a few seasons, whilst defending champions Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers are in contention once again.

It is time for the conjecture to end and for the football to do the talking, an exciting prospect, ahead of match day one.

Here are our A-League tips for the first round of fixtures in the 2023/24 season:

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A-League Round 1 Predictions

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Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners – Hindmarsh Stadium

Adelaide United ($2.30)

Central Coast Mariners ($2.95)

Draw ($3.75)

Defending A-League champions Central Coast Mariners couldn’t have asked for a tougher start to the season, travelling to Adelaide United in their first game of the season. United were undone in the playoffs last season and spent much of the campaign in the top 4, something they will be eager to replicate this term. Central Coast Mariners meanwhile timed their run to perfection last season, with their 6-1 win over Melbourne City in the Grand Final, one of the all-time A-League performances. This should be a good opening game to the season, with a draw the most likely outcome.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)

1-1 Draw

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Macarthur FC vs Brisbane Roar – Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Macarthur FC ($2.45)

Brisbane Roar ($2.75)

Draw ($3.70)

Finishing bottom of the A-League table was a real bump back to reality for Macarthur FC, who disappointed throughout the campaign. They will be eager to make amends and start this season strongly, as they welcome Brisbane Roar. A late run last season wasn’t enough for Roar to crack the top 6 but there were glimmers of hope for their faithful moving forwards. Calling this one is tough but with a few more games under their belt, Macarthur could be in better shape for this one.

Betting tip: Macarthur FC to win the match ($2.45)

Macarthur FC to win 2-1

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Melbourne City vs Western United – AAMI Park

Melbourne City ($1.59)

Western United ($5.25)

Draw ($4.50)

The 2023/24 season presents another opportunity for Melbourne City to pick up accolades, having relinquished their league leaders status in both of the last two Grand Finals and they open up against Western United. Melbourne City have been the most consistent side in the A-League for the past few seasons, particularly in regular season football and they will want to uphold that reputation again this season. Western United meanwhile had a season to forget last year, having won the title in 2022 and they will see this as a clean slate. This should be a good one, with Melbourne City most likely to pick up the three points.

Betting tip: Melbourne City to win the match ($1.59)

Melbourne City to win 3-1

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Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory – Allianz Stadium

Sydney FC ($2.05)

Melbourne Victory ($3.60)

Draw ($3.75)

Two A-League giants go at it in the opening game, with Sydney FC welcoming Melbourne Victory to New South Wales. Sydney had a poor season by their own high standards last season, and they will be eager to make amends for that in 2023/24. Melbourne Victory meanwhile were in a similar boat last season, struggling for consistency and they will be looking to make a good start on the road here. This one is tough to call but with home advantage, Sydney FC could just about get the job done.

Betting tip: Sydney FC to win the match ($2.05)

Sydney FC to win 2-1

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix – CommBank Stadium

WSW ($1.75)

Wellington Phoenix ($4.50)

Draw ($4)

There is a growing sense of optimism surrounding Western Sydney Wanderers and they open up their campaign against Wellington Phoenix. WSW have recruited shrewdly once more during the off-season and having finished in the top 3 last season; they will be desperate to kick on this season. Wellington Phoenix meanwhile, are a side who are constantly improving and looking to bridge the gap to the big spending sides around them. This should be a very good contest, between two good footballing sides but WSW should get the job done.

Betting tip: Western Sydney Wanderers to win the match ($1.75)

WSW to win 3-1

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Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets – nib Stadium

Perth Glory ($2.10)

Newcastle Jets ($3.25)

Draw ($3.80)

Two sides that finished outside of the playoffs last term will be looking to improve this season, as Perth Glory take on the Newcastle Jets. Both sides had glimpses of improvement last season, but they will be hoping to kick on this term. Perth Glory were tough to beat at home last season, something they will be eager to uphold, whilst the Newcastle Jets need to develop a semblance of consistency to challenge this term. There is very little to split these sides on paper and a draw looks the most likely outcome.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)

1-1 Draw

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A-League Round 1 multi bet

We’re backing four results this week as a three-leg multi with a betting stake of $50:

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix – Western Sydney Wanderers to win
Melbourne City vs Western United – Melbourne City to win
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC to win

A $50 wager would pay out $285.21 if successful at the current odds.

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