There will be no let-up in the A-League calendar as 2023 comes to an end, with the big fixtures coming thick and fast.
Whilst Melbourne Victory are the only unbeaten side in the division, it is the Wellington Phoenix that are the team to catch at the top of the tree currently.
The likes of Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC are queuing up behind them and with plenty of games to come, there should be movers and shakers over the festive period.
Here are our A-League tips for the next round of fixtures in the 2023/24 season:
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A-League Round 9 Predictions
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Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners – Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane Roar ($2.30)
Central Coast Mariners ($2.90)
Draw ($3.90)
Two sides that will be looking to feature in the playoff picture this season face off as Brisbane Roar welcome the Central Coast Mariners. Consistency has checked Brisbane Roar’s progress this season, but they sit 5th in the table, and they have plenty of firepower in their ranks. Meanwhile, defending champions Central Coast Mariners look to be finally getting into their groove and are unbeaten in their last 4 games. This will be a good one, with a draw likely here in Brisbane.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.90)
1-1 Draw
Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets – Hindmarsh Stadium
Adelaide United ($1.80)
Newcastle Jets ($4)
Draw ($4.30)
A couple of sides enduring tough runs face off here, as Adelaide United take on the Newcastle Jets. Three losses on the spin have burst the Adelaide United bubble and they look to be searching for their form once more this season. Meanwhile, the Newcastle Jets have won just one of their last 4 games, but they have shown some glimpses of quality this season and they do have a decent shot of featuring in the playoff mix this season. Adelaide United need a win and they should get one at home here.
Betting tip: Adelaide United to win the match ($1.80)
Adelaide United to win 2-1
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Wellington Regional Stadium
Wellington Phoenix ($2.60)
Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.60)
Draw ($3.75)
Two high flyers at the top of the A-League pile line up here in Wellington, as the Phoenix play host to Western Sydney Wanderers. Phoenix look like one of the sides to beat and are currently flying high in top spot following their big win on the road at Macarthur last time out. Western Sydney Wanderers are in hot pursuit, and they too look to have what it takes to challenge this season. This should be a very good game, with a draw seemingly the most plausible outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)
1-1 Draw
Sydney FC vs Western United – Allianz Stadium
Sydney FC ($1.70)
Western United ($4.75)
Draw ($4.50)
A pair of sides in relative disarray meet here in Sydney, as the Blues take on Western United. Sat in 10th and 11th respectively, both sides need a big pick-me-up this season and they will be looking to start turning things around here. Sydney FC have lost their last two and currently look way off the pace in terms of the playoffs. The same can be said of Western United, who did manage a win last time out but find themselves in a sticky spot down at the bottom of the table. Confidence will be low in both camps here, but Sydney FC should manage to turn things around and pick up three points.
Betting tip: Sydney FC to win the match ($1.70)
Sydney FC to win 2-1
Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory – AAMI Park
Melbourne City ($2.30)
Melbourne Victory ($2.90)
Draw ($3.90)
Few A-League games get the waters going like the Melbourne Derby and City host Victory in another whopper here. City started the season very slowly by their standards, but they look to be finding their stride now and the rest of the league better look out. Melbourne Victory meanwhile sit 2nd in the A-League table and do look to be a side capable of mounting a serious challenge this term. Both sides will be up for this one and it could end up being an entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.90)
2-2 Draw
Perth Glory vs Macarthur FC– HBF Park
Perth Glory ($2.43)
Macarthur FC ($2.70)
Draw ($3.80)
The final game before Christmas pits Perth Glory against Macarthur FC over in Western Australia. Glory are languishing at the bottom of the pile this season and do look to have their work cut out if they are to turn things around. Macarthur FC meanwhile picked up their first loss of the season against Wellington Phoenix last time out and they will need to turn the tide back their way here. The odds look slightly out here, and Macarthur FC look a great price to pick up a win on the road.
Betting tip: Macarthur FC to win the match ($2.70)
Macarthur FC to win 2-1
A-League Round 9 multi bet
We’re backing three results this week as a double with a betting stake of $50:
Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets – Adelaide United to win
Sydney FC vs Western United – Sydney FC to win
Perth Glory vs Macarthur FC – Macarthur FC to win
A $50 wager would pay out $413.10 if successful at the current odds.
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