The unpredictability of the A-League season continues, with the Central Coast Mariners still sitting pretty at the top of the table. Brisbane Roar have been in solid form recently and find themselves in hot pursuit and A-League new boys Macarthur are also fully in the mix. Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory are in danger of being cut adrift at the bottom of the table but with only 13 points separating top and bottom of the league, anything could seemingly happen.
Here are our picks for the next round of fixtures in the A-League:
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A-League Round 10 Tips
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Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar – nib Stadium
Perth Glory ($2.35)
Brisbane Roar ($3.2)
Draw ($3.6)
High-flying Brisbane Roar will be looking to put pressure on Central Coast Mariners above them as they take on Perth Glory. With only 5 games played, Perth Glory have made a solid start to the season and they will be eager to make up ground on the sides above them. Back to back wins from their last two games will make them a difficult proposition here for Brisbane Roar. The Roar haven’t won any of their last 3 but still find themselves very much in the play-off mix this term. Their resolute draw on the road at Sydney FC was testament to their progress this term and they will want to put pressure on Perth Glory here. This could be a really good game between two excellent sides, and it could well end up as a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.6) – Bet @ Sportsbet
1-1 Draw
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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United – Bankwest Stadium
Western Sydney Wanderers ($1.82)
Adelaide United ($4.6)
Draw ($3.95)
Two sides locked in the mid-table battle face off as Western Sydney Wanderers host Adelaide United. The home side have only lost once all season and are unbeaten in their last 5 fixtures and they look particularly tough to beat at home. They host an Adelaide United side that bounced back to winning ways in impressive fashion last week, overcoming league leaders Central Coast Mariners to climb up to 7th. Consistency will be key for both sides this season and as it hasn’t been forthcoming this term and a score draw looks to be on the cards.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.95) – Bet @ Sportsbet
2-2 Draw
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Melbourne Victory vs Western United – AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory ($2.82)
Western United ($2.62)
Draw ($3.5)
It’s 11th vs 10th in the A-League as Melbourne Victory host Western United. With only 7 points claimed from their opening 8 games, Victory have been in desperate form this season and look to be embroiled in a relegation battle. They did manage to beat Wellington Phoenix last time out, but this could be a serious test. Western United meanwhile picked up an impressive win over Macarthur United and they too have lacked consistency this term. They will be desperate to kick on from that superb win last time out and could pick up all three points on the road at Melbourne here.
Betting tip: Western United to win the match ($2.62) – Bet @ Sportsbet
Western United to win 2-1
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Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC – Jubilee Stadium
Sydney FC ($2.1)
Macarthur FC ($3.75)
Draw ($3.6)
Defending champions Sydney FC will be looking to muscle their way back into the title race as they host Macarthur FC. The blues have endured a stop start opening to the campaign but are a classy outfit, capable of anything once they get going. With only 11 points picked up from their opening 7 games, they will need to start putting points on the board more regularly. Macarthur FC meanwhile have settled in superbly to life in the A-League, riding high in 3rd and although they were thumped by Western United last time out, they will be up for this challenge here. Sydney FC are strong at home and they should bounce back well here.
Betting tip: Sydney FC to win the match ($2.1) – Bet @ Sportsbet
Sydney FC to win 3-1
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Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix – McDonald Jones Stadium
Newcastle Jets ($2.4)
Wellington Phoenix ($3.1)
Draw ($3.7)
Bottom of the table Wellington Phoenix take a tricky looking trip to Newcastle Jets as they look to climb the ladder quickly. The Jets were much improved in their last outing and their league standing of 6th is testament to their 6-game unbeaten run. Craig Deans looks to be working his magic and the Newcastle Jets look to have genuine play-off aspirations this term. Wellington Phoenix meanwhile are languishing at the bottom of the table and look to have plenty of work to do in order to climb the table. Winless in their last 4, Phoenix are struggling for form and they will be eager to turn that around here. Phoenix won’t succumb easily here, but Newcastle Jets are in excellent form and should win well here.
Betting tip:Newcastle Jets to win the match ($2.4) – Bet @ Sportsbet
Newcastle Jets to win 2-1
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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City – Bankwest Stadium
Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.63)
Melbourne City ($2.75)
Draw ($3.5)
Melbourne City will be looking to make it back-to-back wins over Sydney sides as they take on WSW. The hosts are one of the form sides in the A-League, having only lost once this term and they will relish this challenge against an inconsistent Melbourne City side. The blues picked up a superb win over Sydney FC last time out and they will be hoping that can be the catalyst for them this term. This should be a superb fixture, between two well organised sides and a draw looks to be on the cards.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.5) – Bet @ Sportsbet
1-1 Draw
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Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners – nib Stadium
Perth Glory ($2.15)
Central Coast Mariners ($3.5)
Draw ($3.7)
Perth Glory host top of the table Central Coast Mariners as they look to build on their promising start to the campaign. Although they’ve only played 5 games, Glory have started the season well and have picked up 9 points. They will be desperate to kick on with a play-off push and look to be playing with confidence currently. Central Coast Mariners meanwhile are top of the table but look to be faltering slightly. Consistency will be key for the Mariners, who have won 6 of their opening 9 games and look to be well in the mix for a top 6 finish this term. This should be an excellent game and it could well end up as a tie.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.7) – Bet @ Sportsbet
1-1 Draw
A-League Week 10 multi bet:
We’re backing four results this week as a three-leg multi with a betting stake of $50:
WSW vs Melbourne City – Draw
Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC – Sydney FC to win
Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets to win
A $50 wager would pay out $817 if successful at the current odds – Bet @ Sportsbet
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