The A-League season continues to throw up plenty of thrills and spills, as attention turns to the playoff race for a plethora of sides.
Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory continue to set the pace, but Central Coast Mariners are looming large in the rear view mirror.
Macarthur FC and Western Sydney Wanderers are firmly in the mix too, whilst Melbourne City and Sydney FC are still to properly find their feet this term.
Western United have been cut adrift in the wooden spoon race but they still have time to turn things around.
Here are our A-League tips for the next round of fixtures in the 2023/24 season, and you can join the action with the best betting sites Australia has to offer!
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A-League Round 16 Predictions
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Adelaide United vs Perth Glory – Hindmarsh Stadium
Adelaide United ($1.73)
Perth Glory ($4.33)
Draw ($4.60)
Two sides that have work to do if they are going to crack the top 6 this season face off, as Adelaide United host Perth Glory, United were thumped royally by Central Coast Mariners last time out and they will want to put in a response for their fans in this one. Meanwhile, Perth Glory overcame Melbourne City last time out, in a big result for the club and they will want to build on that here, as they attempt to climb up from 11th place in the table. There won’t be much between these two sides but Adelaide United may well get the job done at home.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($1.73)
Adelaide United to win 2-1
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United – Wellington Regional Stadium
Wellington Phoenix ($1.87)
Western United ($4)
Draw ($4)
It is top against bottom over in New Zealand, as Wellington Phoenix host Western United. Phoenix have been the team to beat this season, impressing throughout the campaign and who knows how far they can go this term. Meanwhile, Western United have endured a terrible season, picking up just 8 points from 14 games played but a gritty point against Sydney FC last time out could prove to be a catalyst for improvement. This one will be a tall order though, with Wellington Phoenix in super nick and they should win handsomely here.
Betting tip: Wellington Phoenix to win the match ($1.87)
Wellington Phoenix to win 3-1
Melbourne Victory vs Macarthur FC – AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory ($1.55)
Macarthur FC ($5.75)
Draw ($4.50)
Whilst they are yet to be beaten in the A-League this season, Melbourne Victory still have work to do in the race for the regular season title, as they take on Macarthur FC. Victory have drawn 9 of 15 games played and not killing off teams has been their Achillies Heel at times this term. Meanwhile, Macarthur FC will be looking to impart their style in this one, knowing that a win here would see them leapfrog Victory in the A-League table. This will be a very tight game, but Melbourne Victory should profit from home advantage and come out on top.
Betting tip: Melbourne Victory to win the match ($1.55)
Melbourne Victory to win 2-1
Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City – Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane Roar ($3.30)
Melbourne City ($2)
Draw ($3.90)
Two more sides with work to do to secure their playoff status do battle, as Brisbane Roar take on Melbourne City. Roar are on a 4-game winless streak, and they simply seem unable to string consistent results together, but they have the raw materials to trouble the best sides in the division. Melbourne City meanwhile have been poor in comparison to recent seasons, currently languishing in 6th place in the table but they have plenty of potential within their ranks and it could all click into place at any time. This one is a tough one to call on paper but perhaps Melbourne City will prevail in this one.
Betting tip: Melbourne City to win the match ($2)
Melbourne City to win 2-1
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC – Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners ($2.10)
Sydney FC ($3.20)
Draw ($4)
Two old A-League foes go at it, as Central Coast Mariners take on Sydney FC, with the Mariners starting to really click in their A-League title defence. Sat three points off the top of the league, with a game in hand, Central Coast do tend to find their groove at this point in the season and they are looking ominous. Sydney FC meanwhile sit 7th, with work to do in their playoff pursuit and they are another side that have uncharacteristically lacked consistency this season. This will be a good one, but Central Coast are tending in the right direction, and they should prevail here.
Betting tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match ($2.10)
Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets – CommBank Stadium
WSW ($1.62)
Newcastle Jets ($4.80)
Draw ($4.50)
Two of the more unpredictable sides in the division face off, as Western Sydney Wanderers take on Newcastle Jets. For WSW, their league standing of 5th remains more than reasonable, but a few recent results may leave them wondering what might have been, as they look to challenge at the top of the tree. Meanwhile, the Newcastle Jets sit 10th, with just one win from their last 5 games and they will want to put in a big performance here. This will be closer than the odds suggest but WSW should indeed prevail in front of their home fans.
Betting tip: Western Sydney Wanderers to win the match ($1.62)
WSW to win 3-1
A-League Round 16 multi bet
We’re backing three results this week with a betting stake of $50:
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets – WSW to win
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United – Wellington Phoenix to win
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC – Central Coast Mariners to win
A $50 wager would pay out $318.09 if successful at the current odds.
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