A-League Round 13 Expert Tips & Predictions

With just six points separating first and seventh place in the A-League table, there is plenty to play for once again this weekend.

Auckland FC hold a slender lead over the chasing pack and have been the most consistent side this season, but they are under pressure from the likes of Sydney FC and Macarthur in behind them.

Another huge round of games awaits here, with big consequences at both ends of the table and picking up points feels vitally important for all twelve sides in the division, as the mid-point of the season approaches.

With six big games on the card, this should be another superb weekend of action and here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A League Week 13 Predictions

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Melbourne City ($2.50)

Auckland FC ($2.90)

Draw ($3.40)

Two of the front runners for the A-League title this season meet here, as Melbourne City host Auckland FC. Defending champions City have been way off the pace this term, languishing down in 8^th place but they are a side packed with talent, who could come good at any point. Auckland FC meanwhile are the side to beat at the top of the tree, but they too have been battling inconsistency of late. With neither side in blistering form, this could be an entertaining draw in Melbourne.

2-2 Draw

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Perth Glory ($2.15)

Brisbane Roar ($3.40)

Draw ($3.50)

A pair of sides battling mixed results square off here, as Perth Glory host Brisbane Roar. Glory are a side that are very difficult to predict and while results have been better this season than last, they continue to perplex fans and punters alike. Brisbane Roar meanwhile are in the mix for a playoff spot this term but two losses on the spin ahead of this one will have checked their confidence somewhat. This could be chaotic, at both ends of the pitch but Brisbane Roar look decent value to pick up all three points.

Brisbane Roar to win 2-1

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Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.00)

Newcastle Jets ($3.40)

Draw ($4.00)

Bottom side Western Sydney Wanderers are in need of a win, and they will be eager to get points on the board here against the Newcastle Jets. The season may be in its relative infancy, but WSW are in the wooden spoon position as things stand and they need to start picking up points quickly. Newcastle meanwhile are sitting pretty in sixth and they shouldn’t fear this assignment. That said, Wanderers can’t continue to leak points at the rate they have been, and they could find form in this one.

Western Syndey Wanderers to win 2-1

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Central Coast Mariners ($3.70)

Macarthur FC ($2.25)

Draw ($3.10)

High flying Macarthur FC will be put to the test here against Central Coast Mariners, as they look to keep up with the sides at the top of the table. Macarthur have been one of the stories of the campaign so far and who knows how far they can go. Meanwhile, host Central Coast are another side battling inconsistent performances and results, but their home form has generally been decent. This could be cage and both sides may end up settling for a point.

1-1 Draw

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Adelaide United ($2.50)

Melbourne Victory ($2.80)

Draw ($3.50)

A pair of sides firmly in the playoff picture do battle here, as Adelaide United host Melbourne Victory. United started the season very well but recent results have been a touch more inconsistent, and they will need to change that if they are to have any hope of cracking the top six. Form had generally been hard to come by for Melbourne Victory, but they have won their last four games, and they look to be playing with real confidence. Both of these teams have plenty of quality in their ranks and this could be a very watchable draw in Adelaide.

2-2 Draw

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Sydney FC ($1.75)

Wellington Phoenix ($4.30)

Draw ($3.70)

Title chasing Sydney FC are looking to keep the pace along with Auckland FC and home games such as this against Wellington Phoenix are key for their aspirations. Sydney are a side that are so often on the periphery in the A-League title race, but they will be desperate to show they have what it takes to lift the title this term. Phoenix meanwhile are struggling down in ninth place, but they did pick up a win last time out and should take heart from that result here. However, Sydney FC are a tough nut to crack at home and they should prevail here.

Sydney FC to win 3-1

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2025/26 A League Week 13 multi bet

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

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets – WSW
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix – Sydney FC
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar – Brisbane Roar