A-League Men Round 16 Tips & Preview

A-League Men Round 16 Tips & Preview

There’s plenty of exciting action coming up in the A-League Men this weekend with just 11 weeks remaining in the regular season.

With most teams getting through their catch up games, the ladder is starting to settle with tight races among the top three, the top six and battle for the wooden spoon.

This weekend is headlined by Sydney FC and Melbourne City facing off while the contest between Adelaide and Central Coast promises plenty of fireworks.

We’ve got our tips and previews for every game below!!!

 

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Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.72

Midweek victories will have both of these clubs heading into this fixture in a good mood.

Newcastle was able to extend its run of hot and cold form with a hard fought 1-0 win over Western Sydney as their remarkable run of alternating wins and losses reached six games.

Macarthur won back to back game for the first time since mid-December as it looks like they have finally been able to shake off their post-restart malaise.

The match result market looks like its got the prices just about right however there is a bit of value to be found in the total goals market.

Both teams have a more than capable strike force and we should see a few goals flying in as they each chase a vital three points.

Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners
Adelaide to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $3.10

Just how will Central Coast respond after their controversial loss in Melbourne on Tuesday night?

It will be a big test for the entire coaching and playing staff shifting focus to this clash with a wounded Adelaide side coming off a frustrating 4-1 loss to Macarthur last weekend.

Central Coast’s winless run has now reached seven games with five defeats since January despite them being in every contest.

Adelaide will be well aware of the challenge the boys from Gosford will bring and we should see plenty of goals, but I just can’t back the side struggling for results the way the Mariners are.

Sydney FC v Melbourne City
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.75

If these two clubs are going to contest a third consecutive A-League Grand Final then the Sky Blues are going to have to get a move on and find a way to arrest this slide in results.

A frustrating 1-0 loss to Western United during the week made it three straight games without a win, leaving them in fifth place on the A-League ladder, level on 18 points with three other teams.

City were certainly the beneficiaries of some good fortune during the week as they recorded another win over the Central Coast Mariners, keeping the pressure on their local rivals in the race for the Premiership.

On their day Sydney are more than capable of picking up all three points in this game, however the head to head market looks about right to me.

Instead, I’ll take the value on offer in the total goals market and back the over.

Perth Glory v Western United
Back Western United to Win @ $2.10

This game may have the feel of the last day of school for Perth, as they prepare for their final home match in Tasmania before being welcomed home to Western Australia.

It’s a hard argument to make for them to get anything from this match against the league leading Western United who just continue to find ways to win.

John Aloisi has his side humming along and they look well over the odds to come away with all three points.

Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix
Wellington to Win @ $3.05

Every so often the Wanderers will produce a display that reminds you of the talented names in their squad, however that has not been a regular occurrence this season.

Since taking over from Carl Robinson, Mark Rudan has won twice and lost four times and it is hard to justify their status as favourites at the time of writing.

Wellington is unbeaten in its last six A-League Men’s matches and at that price, it’s a fairly obvious choice for the best bet in this one.

Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar
Victory to Win

The weather has played havoc with these two teams originally set to face off at Moreton Daily Stadium on Friday night, before South East Queensland’s deluge prompted a fixture shuffle.

This match was originally scheduled for early January before Covid forced the postponement of that game to Monday night.

Brisbane has not been a side that travelled well all season with just one point outside of Queensland to date.

Take the Victory to pick up all three points.