A-League Matchweek 5 Preview: Our Expert Selections & Staking Plan

Great start but a difficult ending to round 4 with Perth Glory returning to the A-League for their first game of the season. So many curveballs thrown with COVID affecting fixtures which is quite unprecedented. We start with Sydney FC hosting Central Coast in round 5.

Running Results:

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Check out the spreadsheet here to track each pick:

Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners – Jubilee Stadium, Friday, 7:05 pm AEDT

Central Coast suffered their first dropped points of the season as they were edged out by Western Sydney at home. They travel to the defending champions today looking to overcome their drought having not won against Sydney FC since November 2017. The Sky Blues are short favourites at 1.57 and will look to get another win under their belt against a fatigued Mariners squad.

• 0.1 unit: Correct score Sydney FC 1-0 7.50 with Betfair ❌
• 0.5 units: 1st Half Winner Sydney FC 2.10 with Sportsbet ❌
• 1 unit: Sydney FC win 1.61 with Sportsbet ❌

Western United v Perth Glory – GMHBA Stadium, Saturday, 5:05 pm AEDT

Perth will aim to make it two wins in two when they visit Western United in Melbourne. United are winless in their first two games of the season, a goalless draw against Adelaide and a tough 2-1 loss to Melbourne City. Although Perth has a quick turnaround and has to travel across the country they are the better side and should take this in a less eventful game from their 5-3 victory over Adelaide.

• 0.25 units: Perth Glory win 2.81 with TopSport ❌
• 0.5 unit: Under 2.5 goals 2.09 with Sportsbet ❌

Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory – Coopers Stadium, Saturday, 7:40 pm AEDT

Adelaide started the season strongly with a 2-0 victory over Melbourne City but struggled after a long layoff against Perth Glory. Victory hasn’t played since their 3-1 loss to Brisbane Roar over 20 days ago so there is the assumption they will look sluggish on their return. Take Adelaide for the win here, Victory should be off the pace.

• 0.5 units: Both Teams to Score 1.61 with TopSport ❌
• 1 unit: Adelaide to win 2.50 with Sportsbet ✅

Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets – Wollongong Showground, Saturday, 6:10 pm AEDT

The Newcastle Jets are well below the standard of the rest of the A-League and they will be off the pace tonight against the Phoenix. They will be hungry to get at least a point after suffering their 4th straight loss, so a draw isn’t a bad option if Wellington don’t show up.

• 0.5 units: Wellington Phoenix Win 2.00 with Sportsbet ❌
• 1 unit: Both Teams to Score 1.62 with Sportsbet ✅

Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory – AAMI Park, Tuesday, 7:05 pm AEDT

This should be an entertaining encounter, both teams have attacking power and Perth Glory have only played two games this season yet have scored 9 and conceded 8. I back Perth here.

• 0.5 unit: Over 2.5 goals 1.62 with Sportsbet ✅
• 0.5 unit: Perth Glory win 2.62 with Sportsbet ❌
• 2 units: Both teams to score 1.53 with Sportsbet ✅

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