The A-League season is shaping towards the playoffs, with Auckland FC remaining the side to catch at the top of the pile.
Despite drawing their last 2 games, the Kiwis have a healthy lead to the chasing pack but the likes of Adelaide United and the two Melbourne sides certainly won’t be giving up the hunt anytime soon.
Elsewhere, both Sydney sides and Macarthur FC remain in a real scrap to land a playoff spot, with Newcastle Jets coming up hard on the rails too.
Down at the bottom, Brisbane Roar are cut adrift in the wooden spoon position and Perth Glory will be eager to keep that buffer intact above them.
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A-League Round 22 Predictions
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Adelaide United vs Macarthur FC
Adelaide United ($1.67)
Macarthur FC ($4.75)
Draw ($4.60)
Following 4 games without a win, Adelaide United know they need to begin clicking into gear again soon, as they take on Macarthur FC – in what should be a big game for both sides.
Adelaide sit 4th in the table, firmly in the playoff conversation but they know that there isn’t too much of a gap to the sides in behind them.
Similarly, Macarthur’s form has plummeted in recent weeks, picking up just one point from their last 5 games and this should be a very tough trip on paper.
Neither side is pulling up too many trees here, but Adelaide should get back to winning ways at home.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($1.67)
Adelaide United to win 3-1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory
Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.60)
Melbourne Victory ($2.54)
Draw ($3.80)
Two sides chasing the highest possible finish meet here, as Western Sydney Wanderers host Melbourne Victory.
For Wanderers, they are finding form when it matters, winning 4 of their last 5 games and they have climbed up into 5th place in the table as a result.
Melbourne Victory meanwhile look to be on track following a very tricky spell at the start of 2025 and are now 4 games unbeaten.
On paper and in the table, there isn’t too much to split these sides, and a draw could well be on the cards here.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
1-1 Draw
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar
Perth Glory ($2.70)
Brisbane Roar ($2.55)
Draw ($3.70)
The battle to avoid the wooden spoon comes to the fore here, as Perth Glory take on Brisbane Roar.
Both sides have been way off the pace this term, with just three wins between them throughout the whole campaign.
Glory sit 11th, with just 11 points in the bag from 20 games played and they are a side very low on confidence in all departments.
The landscape is even more bleak for Brisbane Roar, who have just 8 points from 18 games and currently occupy bottom place in the A-League table.
This one won’t be pretty and with neither side in any sort of form, a draw looks most likely.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.70)
1-1 Draw
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners
Auckland FC ($1.48)
Central Coast Mariners ($7.00)
Draw ($4.80)
Champions-elect take on last season’s champions here and the campaigns could not be going more differently for Auckland FC and Central Coast Mariners.
It has been a campaign to remember for Auckland FC, who have drawn their last two games but who do look to be holding their nerve in the race for the league leader’s shield.
Central Coast, however, have lost their last three games and look to be in the midst of a confidence crisis.
This could be one-way traffic in Auckland, with the hosts ready to make a statement ahead of the playoffs.
Betting tip: Auckland FC to win the match ($1.48)
Auckland FC to win 4-1
Newcastle Jets vs Western United
Newcastle Jets ($2.10)
Western United ($2.25)
Draw ($3.80)
Newcastle Jets are currently the in-form side in the A-League, and they will be looking to keep things ticking over here against Western United.
The resurgence enjoyed by Newcastle has been seismic and they have climbed up to 9th in the A-League table, with a serious chance of cracking the playoffs.
Western United meanwhile sit 2nd in the table and are in the midst of a 3-game winning streak of their own.
Calling this one isn’t easy and with both sides going well, it could be an entertaining draw in Newcastle.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
2-2 Draw
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC ($1.40)
Wellington Phoenix ($7.50)
Draw ($5.20)
Wellington Phoenix are another side enduring some troubles, with 4 losses on the bounce and things won’t get easier here, as they visit Sydney FC.
The blues are another side bringing out the big guns with the playoffs around the corner and they will be looking to make the most of home advantage here.
Wellington will continue to plug away but are looking desperately short of confidence in the A-League currently.
Sydney FC are a good side, and they should march on comfortably at home.
Betting tip: Sydney FC to win the match ($1.40)
Sydney FC to win 3-0
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A-League Round 22 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 Macarthur FC – Adelaide United.
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix – Sydney FC.
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners – Auckland FC
A $50 wager would pay $475.00 if successful – at the current odds.