Few A-League seasons in recent years have been as tumultuous from the start as the 2023/24 campaign, with some of the biggest sides in the competition really struggling to find momentum.
Sydney FC are making the headlines, sat in the wooden spoon position with 3 games gone and without a point or a goal to their name.
Central Coast Mariners sit just above them, a position hardly befitting of last season’s champions, whilst highly fancied Melbourne City are languishing about in 8th.
With plenty of games to play though, every side will be looking to start gathering some momentum, heading into game week 4.
Here are our A-League tips for the next round of fixtures in the 2023/24 season:
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A-League Round 4 Predictions
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Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix – AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory ($2.10)
Wellington Phoenix ($3.40)
Draw ($3.90)
The two sides sitting pretty at the top of the table kick off the programme for the weekend, as Melbourne Victory take on Wellington Phoenix. Both sides have 7 points from their opening 3 games, and they will both be fancying their chances of breaking into at least the play-off picture, come the end of the season. Victory have endured a couple of tough seasons and should be relishing this improved outlook, whilst Wellington Phoenix have developed a sense of consistency over the past couple of seasons. This will be tight, with a draw the most likely result.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.90)
1-1 Draw
Western United vs Newcastle Jets – Mars Stadium
Western United ($1.95)
Newcastle Jets ($3.70)
Draw ($4.20)
Western United welcome a winless Newcastle Jets side to town, in what should be an intriguing encounter at Mars Stadium. United have just 3 points on the board from their opening 3 games but they will believe that a playoff spot is within their grasp come the end of the season. The Newcastle Jets meanwhile have started the campaign slowly, with 2 points in the bag from 3 games and they will be out to prioritise not getting beat again here. This will be tight but Western United should have too much quality at home.
Betting tip: Western United to win the match ($1.95)
Western United to win 1-0
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory – CommBank Stadium
Western Sydney Wanderers ($1.62)
Perth Glory ($5.50)
Draw ($4.30)
Two sides that currently occupy top 6 places face off in Sydney, as WSW welcome Perth Glory to town. An unbeaten start doesn’t tell the whole story for the Wanderers, who will be eager to start building some momentum with wins on the board, rather than draws. For Perth Glory meanwhile, this will be seen as real free hit on the road, as they look to sneak into the top 6 picture if possible. This won’t be as one-sided as the odds suggest but Western Sydney Wanderers will come out on top.
Betting tip: Western Sydney Wanderers to win the match ($1.62)
WSW to win 3-1
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC – Hindmarsh Stadium
Adelaide United ($1.91)
Sydney FC ($3.75)
Draw ($4.10)
High flying Adelaide United will be looking to maintain their strong start to the season, against lowly Sydney FC. United have picked up some stunning results from their opening 3 games and are already looking like one of the teams to beat in the A-League this season. Sydney FC meanwhile prop up the table, with no wins from their opening 3 games and they look to be in a spot of bother. Sydney FC will be bang up for stopping the rot here but Adelaide United look to be a side full of confidence.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($1.91)
Adelaide United to win 2-1
Melbourne City vs Macarthur FC – AAMI Park
Melbourne City ($1.50)
Macarthur FC ($6)
Draw ($4.90)
Getting back to winning ways was the ultimate objective achieved by Melbourne City last week and they will be eager to do the same again here against Macarthur FC. City have won 1 and lost 2 of their opening 3 but there is a feeling that they could be ready to time their run to perfection this season, peaking at Grand Final time. Macarthur FC meanwhile are unbeaten this term, following some good results of their own and they will feel they can trouble City here. This will be a tight one, with a draw potentially on the cards.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.90)
2-2 Draw
Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar – Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners ($2.05)
Brisbane Roar ($3.50)
Draw ($4)
Defending champions Central Coast Mariners will be looking to stop the rot, as they welcome Brisbane Roar to town. The Mariners are yet to pick up a point from their opening 3 games played and something does look to be missing from the machine that was so reliable last year. Brisbane Roar meanwhile sit 7th, with 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw from their opening 3 – so anything could feasibly happen here. Central Coast Mariners need a win and they should finally open their account for the season here.
Betting tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match ($2.05)
Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1
A-League Round 4 multi bet
We’re backing four results this week as a three-leg multi with a betting stake of $50:
Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar – Central Coast Mariners to win
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC – Adelaide United to win
WSW vs Perth Glory – WSW to win
A $50 wager would pay out $317.16 if successful at the current odds.
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