The picture continues to intensify at the top of the A-League table, and it is still Auckland FC who are the team to catch, with Adelaide United closing in behind them.
Playoff places are on the agenda for the likes of Western United, Sydney FC and Macarthur, whilst both Melbourne clubs have some serious work to do over the coming weeks.
Down at the bottom of the pile, Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory both picked up points last weekend but are cut adrift and they look to be in a real battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
Here are our A-League tips for the next round of fixtures in the 2024/25 season, and you can join the action with the best betting sites Australia has to offer!
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A-League Round 18 Predictions
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Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory ($1.50)
Wellington Phoenix ($7.00)
Draw ($4.60)
Two sides desperately out of form meet here, as Melbourne Victory host Wellington Phoenix.
Cracking the playoffs now looks to be the key focus for Victory, who have fallen off the pace in the title race, losing three of their last 5 games and they need to pick themselves back up.
The campaign has been a tough one for Wellington Phoenix, who are struggling down in 10th place and who are without a win in their last 4 games.
Confidence will be low in both camps, but home advantage could see Victory sneak over the line here.
Betting tip: Melbourne Victory to win the match ($1.50)
Melbourne Victory to win 2-1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Melbourne City vs Perth Glory
Melbourne City ($1.31)
Perth Glory ($10.00)
Draw ($6.00)
Melbourne City are enduring a rough time of things, but they take on Perth Glory next, as they look to turn their campaign around.
City have lost their last three games and are in a real funk, but they do have time to climb back into the playoff picture.
Perth Glory meanwhile remain down in 12th place, but they picked up a good point against Central Coast Mariners last weekend, something they will want to build upon here.
Melbourne City are seriously struggling but they will be hopeful a home win against Perth Glory here can improve their overall outlook moving forwards.
Betting tip: Melbourne City to win the match ($1.31)
Melbourne City to win 2-0
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Western United vs Auckland FC
Western United ($2.70)
Auckland FC ($2.65)
Draw ($3.60)
Auckland FC’s title credentials will be tested to the max here, as they hit the road and visit Western United.
For Western United, they will be eager to keep ticking along – unbeaten in their last 4 and they will be looking to stay in 3rd place for as long as possible.
Auckland FC meanwhile are flying high at the top of the A-League table, but they know that there is limited margin for error currently.
This should be a good one, with plenty at stake and the draw may suit both parties come full time.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)
1-1 Draw
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets
Adelaide United ($1.53)
Newcastle Jets ($5.75)
Draw ($4.80)
Adelaide United are the in-form side in the A-League table currently and they will be looking to keep that run going against the Newcastle Jets.
Keeping pace with Auckland FC has been the focus for Adelaide United of late and with 3 wins from their last 5 games, they have managed to stay in touch.
Newcastle Jets meanwhile picked up a huge win over Melbourne Victory last time out and they will want to build upon that result here.
This will be a good one, with the Jets perhaps a touch overpriced but Adelaide United should see them off at home.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($1.53)
Adelaide United to win 3-1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC
Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.23)
Macarthur FC ($3.00)
Draw ($4.00)
Finishing inside the top 8 in the A-League table is the key objective for both Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC and they meet here in New South Wales.
Wanderers picked up a decent point against cross-city rivals Sydney FC last time out and they could be turning the corner, with the end of the regular campaign approaching.
Macarthur FC meanwhile are ticking along nicely in 5th place, but consistency continues to elude them in the big games.
This will be a good one, with very little to split these sides on paper and a draw could well be on the agenda.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.00)
1-1 Draw
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A-League Round 18 multi bet
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We’re backing three results this week as a multi bet with a betting stake of $50:
Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets – Adelaide United.
Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix – Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne City vs Perth Glory – Melbourne City.
A $50 wager would pay $351.80 if successful – at the current odds.
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