A-League Round 12 Expert Tips & Predictions

The chaotic festive period continues to play havoc with the A-League table but with the games continuing to come thick and fast, there is another bumper round of games on the agenda this weekend.

With none of the top four sides managing a win last time out, the table remains immensely closely locked and one result can propel teams up and down the table in an instant.

Auckland FC remain the side to catch but they are flanked by Macarthur, Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC, with the title race seemingly set to go down to the wire.

This is another big weekend of games and here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A League Week 12 Predictions

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Melbourne Victory ($1.67)

Western Sydney Wanderers ($4.20)

Draw ($3.60)

Four wins on the spin have seen Melbourne Victory put their early season troubles behind them and they are chasing a quintet of results in this one against Western Sydney Wanderers. Victory have kicked on over Christmas and now look well placed for at least a playoff spot or perhaps better. The exact opposite has happened to Western Sydney Wanderers, who are beginning to fade away at the bottom of the table, and they need results quickly if they are to avoid the wooden spoon. This should be all about Melbourne Victory though, who should win this one.

Melbourne Victory to win 3-1

Macarthur FC ($3.30)

Sydney FC ($2.15)

Draw ($3.60)

A pair of sides chasing down league leaders Auckland FC meet here, as Macarthur FC host Sydney FC. Macarthur picked up a good point against Auckland last time out, but they can’t seem to pick up the big wins in the big fixtures. Sydney FC meanwhile are slowly finding their top form at a key point of the campaign and recent performances have suggested they are ready to mount a title tilt. This should be a good game, but Sydney FC could manage to dig deep and pick up the points.

Sydney FC to win 2-1

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Perth Glory ($1.95)

Central Coast Mariners ($4.40)

Draw ($3.70)

A pair of sides struggling for results meet here, as Perth Glory take on Central Coast Mariners, in what feels like a big one for both teams. Glory are an improving outfit, with playoff aspirations but recent results have been patchy, and they are always tough to back. Central Coast meanwhile continue to languish down at the bottom of the table, but they did win last time out to boost the mood around the club. This could go all three ways, and the draw feels like the sensible play.

1-1 Draw

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Wellington Phoenix ($2.30)

Adelaide United ($2.90)

Draw ($3.50)

Another close one on paper is the meeting of Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United. Phoenix continue to battle inconsistency and find themselves sat down in ninth place in the table, with a playoff place the limit of their ambitions for now. Adelaide United meanwhile will feel the same way down in seventh and their inconsistent form has put the handbrake on their ambitions this term. Goals feel as if they could be on the agenda here, but it may well end up as a draw.

2-2 Draw

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Melbourne City ($1.75)

Newcastle Jets ($4.30)

Draw ($3.70)

Form has eluded Melbourne City over the festive period, with four games without a win but they will be desperate to get back on track here against Newcastle Jets. With other sides dropping points, City don’t have too much ground to make up but they will be desperate to turn the tide quickly over the coming games. Newcastle have picked up some great results this term, but they too struggle with inconsistency, and they are tough to predict. Melbourne City are low on confidence, but they could get back on track with a win here.

Melbourne City to win 2-1

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2025/26 A League Week 12 multi bet

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We’re backing a treble this week, with a betting stake of $50:

Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets – Melbourne City
Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC – Sydney FC
Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Melbourne Victory