A-League Round 26 Expert Tips & Predictions

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It is crunch time in the A-League, as the regular season comes to a close, with plenty of permutations still to be played out at all ends of the table.

Whilst Wellington Phoenix are currently sat at the top of the tree, it is defending champions the Central Coast Mariners who have their fate in their own hands, as they know that wins in their final two games will see them home and hosed as league leaders shield winners. Melbourne City have dug deep to give themselves a fighting chance of making the playoffs with just one game to go, whilst the wooden spoon has been confirmed for Perth Glory.

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 26 Predictions

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Brisbane Roar vs Adelaide United

Brisbane Roar ($2.20)

Adelaide United ($2.90)

Draw ($4.20)

Two teams that have run their race this season meet here, as Brisbane Roar take on Adelaide United, with both sides eager to finish the campaign strongly.

Roar showed real promise at times this season but fell away when it mattered and with just one win in their last 5 games, they will want to finish the 2024 season on a high note.

It has been a curious campaign for Adelaide United, who have banged the goals in throughout the season and beaten some very good sides, but their defensive issues have cost them dear.

This should be entertaining, and it will also be a very difficult one to call, with the draw perhaps the most plausible outcome to finish off the season for these two sides.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.20)

2-2 Draw

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Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners

Newcastle Jets ($3.80)

Central Coast Mariners ($1.91)

Draw ($3.90)

League leaders shield chasing Central Coast Mariners know that there is no margin for error, as they travel to local rivals the Newcastle Jets in what should be an intriguing encounter.

The Jets sit 10^th in the table, following another inconsistent campaign but they have shown a few signs that they could be ready to build on this showing next year and are unbeaten in their last 4 games.

Meanwhile, Central Coast have their destiny in their own hands this season and they will want to top the league table, ahead of the playoffs.

This should be a very good game, with Central Coast Mariners most likely to prevail against their local rivals.

Betting tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match ($1.91)

Central Coast Mariners to win 3-1

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Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC

Wellington Phoenix ($1.70)

Macarthur FC ($4.75)

Draw ($4.33)

A slight blip in their last 3 games may prove to be costly for Wellington Phoenix in their pursuit of the A-League leaders shield but they will want to finish the regular season on a high here against Macarthur FC.

Phoenix do sit top of the table, but Central Coast have a game in hand and should they win both, Phoenix will have to accept a 2^nd place finish – regardless of what happens here.

Macarthur picked up an excellent win over Sydney FC last weekend and are sitting pretty in 4^th place, ready to make an assault on the playoffs of their own.

This will be tighter than the odds suggest but Wellington Phoenix need a win and they should collect one here.

Betting tip: Wellington Phoenix to win the match ($1.70)

Wellington Phoenix to win 2-1

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Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Melbourne Victory ($1.91)

WSW ($4.00)

Draw ($4.00)

The race for the final playoff spot comes into focus in this one, as Western Sydney Wanderers know that anything other than a win here, would see them missing out on the top 6.

Up next is a very tough assignment at Melbourne Victory, a side sitting pretty in 3^rd place in the table and who are limbering up for a playoff push over the next few weeks.

Meanwhile, WSW are two points behind Melbourne City in 6^th place with just one game to play and they know that there is no margin for error.

WSW’s implosion over the past few games looks set to come back to haunt them but they could grab a point against a Melbourne Victory side looking ahead to bigger and better things.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.00)

1-1 Draw

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Sydney FC vs Perth Glory

Sydney FC ($1.43)

Perth Glory ($7.50)

Draw ($5.50)

The playoffs are now the priority for Sydney FC, who have shown real heart in the past couple of weeks to kick on and make the top 6 and they will want to finish the regular season strongly against Perth Glory.

Sydney will start as one of the outsiders in the playoffs, but they know that on their day they can beat anybody and they will perhaps relish playing under the radar somewhat.

Meanwhile, Perth Glory already have the wooden spoon in the bank and look bereft of confidence at the end of what has been a very long season for them.

Sydney FC will want to head off to the playoffs on a high and they should win well at home here.

Betting tip: Sydney FC to win the match ($1.84)

Sydney FC to win 3-0

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Melbourne City vs Western United

Melbourne City ($1.44)

Western United ($7.50)

Draw ($5.50)

A switch looks to have clicked within the Melbourne City dressing room of late and they look ready to make a serious assault on the playoffs over the next few weeks.

City need a win or a draw here against Western United to secure that final playoff spot and they will be full of belief that if they get there, they can really rattle into those above them in the regular season table.

Western United have picked up some very good results against City over the years but they look to be out of puff this season and waiting for the campaign to end.

Melbourne City will be bang up for this one and they could put on a serious show for their home fans here.

Betting tip: Melbourne City to win the match ($1.44)

Melbourne City to win 4-0

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A-League Round 26 multi bet

We’re backing three results this week as a multi bet with a betting stake of $50:

Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners – Central Coast Mariners.
Melbourne City vs Western United – Melbourne City
Sydney FC vs Perth Glory – Sydney FC.

A $50 wager would pay $313.29 if successful – at the current odds.