Following yet another entertaining international break, the cut and thrust of the regular A-League season returns and Auckland FC will be looking to continue to set the standard.
The Kiwi new boys have had far too much in reserve for all around them this term and winning the league leaders shield feels very much within their grasp.
Elsewhere, Western United and Western Sydney Wanderers are the sides best placed to lay down any sort of challenge, but it remains very much in Auckland FC’s hands.
Down at the bottom of the pile, the struggles are all too real for Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar, who are in a supreme battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
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A-League Round 23 Predictions
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Macarthur FC vs Newcastle Jets
Macarthur FC ($2.30)
Newcastle Jets ($3.00)
Draw ($3.85)
Forcing their way into the playoff mix is on the agenda for both Macarthur FC and Newcastle Jets here and this should be a belter.
Form had eluded Macarthur FC in recent weeks, but a welcome win last time out could give them a big boost ahead of this one.
The opposite synopsis can be written for Newcastle Jets, who had climbed away from wooden spoon trouble impressively to have a peak at the playoffs, but they did slip up last time out.
This will be tight, with both sides very well matched on paper and a draw feels like the most plausible outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.85)
1-1 Draw
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Wellington Phoenix ($3.80)
Western Sydney Wanderers ($1.91)
Draw ($4.00)
It has been a rough campaign for Wellington Phoenix, who have been way off the pace in the playoff hunt for a few weeks, but this is a chance to get back on track here against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Phoenix have struggled to maintain their excellent form from last season, and they look to have a summer rebuild on their hands this term.
WSW meanwhile have been clicking into gear impressively in recent weeks and currently sit 3rd in the A-League table and they are chasing a 5th win on the bounce.
This should be a very good one, with goals potentially on the cards and Western Sydney Wanderers get our nod here.
Betting tip: Western Sydney Wanderers to win the match ($1.91)
Western Sydney Wanderers to win 3-1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Sydney FC vs Melbourne City
Sydney FC ($2.35)
Melbourne City ($3.05)
Draw ($3.70)
Two real A-League juggernauts meet here, as Sydney FC take on Melbourne City, in what should be a good one.
Sydney have lacked consistency throughout the campaign and find themselves 7th in the A-League table but they are in the midst of a 5-game unbeaten streak.
A similar story can be told for Melbourne City, now in 4th, they could look back on some missed opportunities in big games this season.
Calling this one is not easy, both sides will be keener to not lose than win, making the draw a plausible prediction.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.70)
1-1 Draw
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United
Melbourne Victory ($1.95)
Adelaide United ($3.80)
Draw ($4.20)
Melbourne Victory in 5th, take on Adelaide United in 6th, in what is a huge game for both sides in terms of their respective playoff aspirations.
Victory have been one of the sides to beat this season but have dropped off the pace a touch in recent weeks and need to turn things around.
Adelaide United have also been consistent this term, without pulling up too many trees and they know they need results to secure their playoff spot.
There is very little to split these two sides, but home advantage could see Melbourne Victory over the line.
Betting tip: Melbourne Victory to win the match ($1.95)
Melbourne Victory to win 2-1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory
Central Coast Mariners ($1.95)
Perth Glory ($3.75)
Draw ($3.75)
Central Coast Mariners have endured a campaign to forget but they will be looking to pick up a home win here against Perth Glory.
Cracking the playoffs feels unrealistic now for defending champions Central Coast and they will be looking to get some momentum building ahead of next season.
Perth Glory are languishing down in 12th place in the table, one place above basement dwellers Brisbane Roar but they will still want to pick up as many points as they can.
Confidence is low in both camps, but Central Coast could finally land a much needed home win here.
Betting tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match ($1.95)
Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC
Brisbane Roar ($4.20)
Auckland FC ($1.90)
Draw ($3.70)
It is bottom of the league against top of the tree here in Brisbane, as Roar host title chasing Auckland FC.
Both sides have been operating at opposite ends of the spectrum all season and for Brisbane Roar, with just two wins to their name all season, it has been a campaign to forget.
Auckland FC are still the standard setters, sitting pretty at the top of the tree and they will be looking to push on with their title bid.
Games like this are often cagey but Auckland FC should have the confidence and personnel to land an important win.
Betting tip: Auckland FC to win the match ($1.90)
Auckland FC to win 2-1
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A-League Round 23 multi bet
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We’re backing three results this week as a multi bet with a betting stake of $50:
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Western Sydney Wanderers.
Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC – Auckland FC.
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United – Melbourne Victory
A $50 wager would pay $572.50 if successful – at the current odds.
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