A-League Round 9 Expert Tips & Predictions

The final A-League fixtures before Christmas 2025 promise to bring plenty of excitement at both ends of a packed table.

Sydney FC, Auckland FC and Brisbane Roar look locked in as a strong top three at the moment, but the intensity of the calendar will present other teams with chances to catch them.

Only two points separate fifth place and bottom of the pile Melbourne Victory heading into the weekend and each side knows how much of a boost a win could give them here.

Here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A-League Round 9 Predictions

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Macarthur FC ($2.54)

Brisbane Roar ($2.75)

Draw ($3.50)

Two sides hoping to crack the playoff picture this season meet here, as Macarthur FC host Brisbane Roar. There is a sense of optimism surrounding Macarthur this term but a loss and a draw in their last two games has left them sat in 10^th. Meanwhile, Brisbane Roar have been showing real quality this term and they are on a five match unbeaten run in third place. The visitors will fancy their chances, but this one could end up as a draw.

1-1 Draw

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Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.75)

Auckland FC ($2.60)

Draw ($3.60)

Western Sydney Wanderers will be hoping to kickstart their inconsistent campaign, as they welcome Auckland FC to town. WSW are locked in midtable obscurity at the moment, and they just can’t seem to string together results or performances. Auckland FC meanwhile are clicking into gear nicely and are beginning to apply some pressure to Sydney FC at the top of the tree. This won’t be easy, but Auckland FC look great value to win this one.

Auckland FC to win 2-1

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Newcastle Jets ($3.25)

Sydney FC ($2.05)

Draw ($4.00)

Sydney FC will be hoping to keep their title charge going, as they travel across New South Wales to take on the Newcastle Jets. For the Jets, this is a chance to test themselves against the best side in the league currently and they will need to be resolute from the start. However, Sydney FC have the bit between their teeth at the moment, and they should have the firepower and the confidence to win this one impressively on the road.

Sydney FC to win 3-1

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Melbourne City ($2.10)

Melbourne Victory ($3.40)

Draw ($3.80)

The Melbourne derby is always a blockbuster fixture, and this should be a belter here between City and Victory. For the hosts, keeping pace with the sides above them will be key, as City look to defend their A-League title. Victory meanwhile picked up a great win over Adelaide United last weekend but remain locked at the foot of the table. This will be cagey and fiery, but City should manage to come out on top, if they are able to play the game they want to.

Melbourne City to win 2-1

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Perth Glory ($2.80)

Adelaide United ($2.45)

Draw ($3.80)

Another pair of sides that have been battling inconsistency this term meet here, as Perth Glory take on Adelaide United. Glory have improved notably in recent weeks following a slow start but if past seasons are anything to go by, they still lack consistency in key areas. Adelaide United are also out of nick, having lost to Melbourne Victory last weekend and they will want to respond here. This should be a good one, with goals probably flying in and it could end up as a draw.

2-2   Draw

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Wellington Phoenix ($2.40)

Central Coast Mariners ($3.30)

Draw ($3.60)

Two more sides locked in the lower mid table battle meet here, as Wellington Phoenix host Central Coast Mariners. Phoenix find themselves in 11^th position, with just one win from their last five played but they are only two points off the play offs. Central Coast started the campaign very strongly but are winless in their last four and they will be desperate to arrest the slide. This should be a super one, between two sides chasing points and the draw feels the most likely outcome.

1-1 Draw

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2025/26 A League Week 9 multi bet

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We’re backing a treble this week, with a betting stake of $50:

Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC – Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland FC – Auckland FC
Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory – Melbourne City