We’re halfway through what has already been an incredible A-League season.
There’s just nine points between the top of the table from the Jets in tenth, so we could truly see anything happen in this second half of the season.
There’s some really exciting football this long weekend and as always, I’ve got you covered for tips.
I’ve run my eyes over the markets, checked the trends and played a bit of FIFA EAFC 24.
Here is my preview of Round 14 of the 2023/24 A-League Season.
Six plays seven on Thursday night to kick off the weekend, Melbourne City will look to bounce back after going down 2-1 against the Mariners.
Adelaide will be fresh and ready to go after sitting out last week but are $3.75 underdogs in this one.
City have lost two games in a row and I’m not sure if they warrant such a short price to win at $1.80.
Granted, City has won 17 of its last 18 A-League home matches following a loss, but for me I think the draw here looks like the way to go.
This Friday we have the Vics hosting the Sky Blues at AAMI Park and this one should be close.
The bookies are struggling to split these two sides, the top of the table Victory are $2.25 favourites but Sydney FC aren’t far off at $2.95.
Sydney FC have won four of their last five games and look a decent shout for an upset here if you ask me.
They’re coming in red hot after a 4-0 pumping of the Jets and I think they will really get stuck into the Vics here.
The favourite has won each of Sydney FC’s last seven A-League matches at AAMI Park but I’m against the betting trends in this one.
Sydney FC to win.
Game one of our Saturday triple header sees current spooners Western United hosting the third place Western Sydney Wanderers.
Despite the massive difference on the ladder, United are just $2.95 underdogs, a lot shorter than I was expecting.
I don’t give United much of a chance in this one to be honest.
Sure the Wanderers have lost three of their last five but Western United have only come away with points in three games this year.
No chance, WSW to win.
I don’t understand what the bookies see or in fact don’t see in the Phoenix this year.
They are once again the underdogs despite being equal first on the ladder.
Sure the Jets thumped the Roar on Tuesday night but I’m going to continue to back the Phoenix, it’s worked for a massive chunk of the year.
The home team has won five of Newcastle’s last six A-League matches but I’m sticking with our Kiwi friends.
I genuinely don’t want to spend anytime on the Roar at the moment, they just upset me.
They’re $6.20 to win and I don’t see that happening here.
CCM to win, let’s move on.
Sunday arvo serves up the Bulls hosting the Glory and while the early money suggests a Macarthur win, I think I’m leaning towards a draw.
The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in each of Perth’s last nine A-League matches and I think the Bookies are favouring Macarthur just a bit too much.
He’s a niche betting trend for you, each of Perth’s last three A-League Week 14 away matches have resulted in a draw and if that doesn’t convince you to follow along, nothing will.