A-League Matchweek 9 Preview: Our Expert Selections & Staking Plan

Mixed Round 8 along with two postponements due to Melbourne going into a short lockdown. Hopefully, we get to see all the games this week.

Running Results

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Check out the spreadsheet here to track each pick:

Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners, Hindmarsh Stadium, Friday 7:05 pm AEDT

The Mariners are at the top of the A-League ladder with 18 points from their first 8 games. Adelaide however, sits in 8th with 7 points from 7 games. The obvious choice here is to back the Mariners who are slight favourites as they head to Adelaide.

• 0.25 units: Handicap Betting – Central Coast Mariners (-1.0) 5.00 with Sportsbet
• 1 unit: Central Coast Mariners Win 2.50 with Sportsbet

Western United v Macarthur FC, Mars Stadium, Saturday 5:05 pm AEDT

A win here would keep Macarthur in second place behind Central Coast who lost last night. Both sides are more defensive and this should be a low scoring affair. Western United have had an extended time on the sidelines so they should be fresh against an impressive Macarthur side who dispatched Adelaide 4-0 in their last start.

• 0.3 units: Macarthur to Win 2.80 with Sportsbet
• 1 unit: Under 2.5 goals 1.91 with Ladbrokes 

Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar, Jubilee Stadium, Saturday 7:10 pm AEDT

The defending premiers have 2 games in hand with Brisbane and only sit 3 points behind on the ladder. This is an important game for both sides and Sydney looks the better of the two sides. The home side had their last game postponed, so they have had two weeks to prepare for this game. Expect a good game here.

• 1.5 units: Sydney FC Win 2.15 with Ladbrokes
• 1 units: Over 2.5 goals 1.72 with Sportsbet

Not touching games on Sunday!

Melbourne City v Sydney FC, AAMI Park, Tuesday 7:05 pm AEDT

Both these teams know each other very well having played in critical matches against each other the past few seasons. It’s a grand-final replay and both teams will be looking for an edge.

• 0.25 units: Sydney FC Win 2.50 with Sportsbet
• 1 unit: Under 2.5 goals 2.08 with Sportsbet

Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix, AAMI Park, Wednesday 7:05 pm AEDT

Melbourne Victory is struggling right now and Phoenix is just a tad better. A small bet on the draw as well as backing both to score and over 2.5 goals.

• 0.25 units: Draw 3.50 with Sportsbet
• 1.25 unit: Both Teams To Score & O/U 2.5 Goals Yes 1.91 with Sportsbet

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