A late equaliser preserved Auckland FC’s unbeaten A-League record last weekend against Melbourne City, but the chasing pack are sure to pick up plenty of hope from seeing them finally drop points.
Below Auckland FC in the table are the likes of Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory, two teams that won well last weekend in pursuit.
With Brisbane Roar managing a point last time out, it is Perth Glory who have the ignominy of being the bottom side in the table and they both have work to do to break away from the base of the A-League table.
The chaotic festive season is in full swing and this should be another big weekend of A-League action, at both ends of the division.
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A-League Round 9 Predictions
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Adelaide United vs Sydney FC
Adelaide United ($2.18)
Sydney FC ($2.95)
Draw ($4.25)
Adelaide United look the best equipped side to take on the challenge that Auckland FC have laid down this season and they will be brimming with confidence here against Sydney FC.
United overcame champions Central Coast Mariners last time out and are beginning to look like a side capable of big things this season.
Meanwhile Sydney FC are struggling for both consistency and form and they have work to do in the playoff race, never mind a title push.
Adelaide United are well set at the moment and they should manage to land all three points here.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($2.18)
Adelaide United to win 2-0
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Auckland FC ($1.57)
Western United ($5.50)
Draw ($4.75)
Whilst it was technically the first points dropped of the season by Auckland FC last weekend, it will certainly not feel that way, as they pinched a point in the dying embers at Melbourne City.
Next up for the table toppers is Western United and Auckland will be looking to keep the chasing pack at bay in the title race.
Western United will be bang up for this one after beating Sydney FC on the road last time out, although they will be aware that this is a tall order on the road.
This looks set to be tighter than the odds suggest but Auckland FC should get over the line in this one.
Betting tip: Auckland FC to win the match ($1.57)
Auckland FC to win 2-1
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Brisbane Roar ($1.62)
Perth Glory ($5.10)
Draw ($4.50)
The bottom two sides in the division lock horns here, as Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory line up, in what should be an intriguing battle.
Roar have been showing the occasional flicker of hope in recent weeks but are a side without a win all season and with a big job to do to crack the top 8.
Perth Glory were perhaps more expected to be in this position at the start of the campaign and their relative plight isn’t much of a surprise.
This should be a cagey and potentially drab affair, but Brisbane Roar looks to be the way to go when trying to pick a winner.
Betting tip: Brisbane Roar to win the match ($1.62)
Brisbane Roar to win 2-1
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Melbourne Victory ($1.95)
Melbourne City ($4.00)
Draw ($3.80)
The Melbourne derby always gets pulses raising and it should be absolutely no different here, as Victory host City.
Keeping up with Auckland FC is the aim for both sides and Melbourne Victory look to be hot on their heels.
City managed to push Auckland FC all the way last weekend, a result that should give them plenty of confidence heading into this one.
This should be a very tight game, with no love lost and it could end up being a hugely entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
1-1 Draw
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Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.15)
Wellington Phoenix ($3.30)
Draw ($3.65)
Two sides locked in the mid-table battle clash here, as Western Sydney Wanderers take on Wellington Phoenix.
Wanderers are just seriously lacking consistency this term and that looks set to cost them in their push for the top 6.
Wellington Phoenix have lost their last two after a very good start to the campaign and they will be looking to rekindle their early season form.
This will be tight and both sides may end up settling for a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.65)
1-1 Draw
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Macarthur FC ($1.95)
Central Coast Mariners ($3.90)
Draw ($3.90)
Defending champions Central Coast Mariners are seriously under the cosh and things shouldn’t get heaps easier, as they travel to Macarthur FC.
The hosts sit 5th, having picked up some decent results over the past few games and they will be ready to rattle into Central Coast here.
Mariners haven’t started the campaign as badly as their league table standing suggests but they need to kick into gear quickly.
This could be a good game and Central Coast get our backing, at some decent odds here.
Betting tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match ($3.90)
Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1
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A-League Round 9 multi bet
We’re backing three results this week as a multi bet with a betting stake of $50:
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC – Adelaide United
Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory – Brisbane Roar.
Auckland FC vs Western United – Auckland FC.
A $50 wager would pay $313.65 if successful – at the current odds.
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