The 2023/24 A-League continues, with Wellington Phoenix having opened up a small gap over the chasing pack at the top of the table, with the halfway point period passed.
Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory lead the sides chasing in hot pursuit, whilst Sydney FC look to be gathering momentum in behind them.
Melbourne City look resigned to a playoff run rather than a title bid, whilst the picture looks pretty bleak for the likes of Western United and Newcastle Jets at the bottom of the pile.
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 18 Predictions
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Brisbane Roar vs Western United – Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane Roar ($2.05)
Western United ($4)
Draw ($3.40)
The struggles continue for Western United, who remain adrift at the bottom of the A-League table and their next assignment is a tricky one at Brisbane Roar. Inconsistency has blighted Brisbane Roar’s season so far, but they remain a side with plenty of fire power and they have picked most of their best results up at home this season. Meanwhile, Western United are 7-points behind the rest of the league and they are in a real spot of bother in terms of their wooden spoon aspirations. Brisbane Roar will be up for this one at home and they should pick up all three points.
Betting tip: Brisbane Roar to win the match ($2.05)
Brisbane Roar to win 2-1
Sydney FC vs Melbourne City – Allianz Stadium
Sydney FC ($1.85)
Melbourne City ($3.80)
Draw ($4.20)
Two giants of the A-League face off here, with their respective struggles adding a fascinating narrative to the fixture. Sydney FC have been improving of late, unbeaten in their last 5 games but a poor start to the season has left them chasing the sides above them. Melbourne City meanwhile have suffered even more, dropping down to 7th place and with just one win in their last 5. This should be a fascinating fixture, between two strong sides and perhaps the draw is the most plausible outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.20)
2-2 Draw
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC – McDonald Jones Stadium
Newcastle Jets ($2.05)
Macarthur FC ($3.20)
Draw ($4)
High-flying Macarthur FC travel to the Newcastle Jets, as they look to keep pace in the A-League title race. The Jets have been struggling this season and sit down in 11th place as a result, with some serious work to do if they are to crack the playoffs. Meanwhile, Macarthur FC have climbed up to 4th place, following an excellent start to the campaign and how they would love to kick on here. This should be a very good game and whilst the odds look to be against them, Macarthur FC should come out on top here.
Betting tip: Macarthur FC to win the match ($3.20)
Macarthur FC to win 2-1
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Hindmarsh Stadium
Adelaide United ($2.38)
WSW ($2.70)
Draw ($4.20)
Two sides looking to force their way into the playoff shakeup at the end of the season meet here, as Adelaide United take on Western Sydney Wanderers. United are a curious side, who just cannot seem to generate any sort of consistency this season but who keep managing to pick up some good results. Western Sydney Wanderers meanwhile find themselves in 6th place, having dropped off the pace somewhat in recent weeks and they will feel like they need to rekindle their early season form. This is a tight one to call, with a draw looking likely.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.20)
1-1 Draw
Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix – nib Stadium
Perth Glory ($2.60)
Wellington Phoenix ($2.55)
Draw ($3.80)
Table topping Wellington Phoenix continue to be the side to catch in the A-League and they will be out for another three points here against Perth Glory. For the hosts, taking on sides such as this is where they can put down a marker, as they look to force their way up the table into the top 6. Meanwhile, Wellington Phoenix have opened up a 5 point gap to the chasing pack in the A-League and they will be desperate to maintain their excellent run of form and they should pick up another win here.
Betting tip: Wellington Phoenix to win the match ($2.55)
Wellington Phoenix to win 2-1
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners – AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory ($2.05)
Central Coast Mariners ($3.75)
Draw ($3.80)
The blockbuster tie of the round pits Melbourne Victory against Central Coast Mariners, with both sides looking to ramp up the pressure on Wellington Phoenix. Victory have been one of the sides to beat in the A-League this season but a couple of slipups over the past fortnight has checked their progress somewhat. Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners are performing well as the defending champions, threatening to compete at the top of the tree once more and this should be a cracking game for the neutral. With nothing to split them on paper, this could be an entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
2-2 Draw
A-League Round 18 multi bet
We’re backing three results this week with a betting stake of $50:
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners – Draw
Sydney FC vs Melbourne FC – Draw
Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix – Wellington Phoenix to win
A $50 wager would pay out $769.45 if successful at the current odds.
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