We have the latest A-League tips this week for all six games of Round 2, kicking off with Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory on Friday night.
Punters can get the latest A-League odds at Neds, which are available for every game of the season.
Our A-League tips this week include Perth Glory to bounce back after a disappointing opening loss against Macarthur.
They weren’t completely outplayed in the 2-1 defeat, and there were positives to take from the performance. Brisbane are at home, but with no Round 1 result to judge them on, we’re not convinced they deserve to be favourites.
The $3.25 odds offer some value on the visitors, who have a chance to surprise if they can improve defensively and take their opportunities in front of goal.
Our A-League predictions this week lean towards Newcastle Jets to pick up their first win of the season against Macarthur.
The Jets showed some attacking promise in their 2-2 draw with Central Coast Mariners, although they’ll need to tighten things up at the back. Playing at home should help, and they have enough attacking quality to cause Macarthur problems.
Macarthur were good enough to beat Perth last week, but this is a tougher assignment. The $2.05 odds are fair, and we’re happy to back Newcastle to get the job done.
Our A-League tips include the Wanderers to cause an upset against defending champions Auckland FC this weekend.
They held Sydney FC to a goalless draw in the opening round, and although it wasn’t the most entertaining match, their defensive effort was encouraging. They’ll need to offer more going forward, but home advantage could make a difference.
Auckland looked impressive in their 3-1 win over Melbourne City, so this won’t be easy. However, the Wanderers are paying $2.60, and that looks like a worthwhile price for a team capable of making this competitive.
Both Melbourne clubs started the season with losses, but we’re backing Victory to respond in the derby.
They were unlucky to lose 2-1 against Wellington Phoenix, and there were periods where they looked capable of taking something from the game. They also showed their attacking potential with a midweek 3-0 win over FC Seoul, which should give them some confidence heading into this fixture.
City struggled defensively in their 3-1 defeat to Auckland, and Victory will be looking to exploit those weaknesses. The $2.50 odds make the home side an appealing option in what should be a tight contest.
We’re looking towards the underdogs in this matchup, with Central Coast Mariners offering some attractive value on the road against Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners drew 2-2 with Newcastle in their opener, and while their defensive work could improve, they showed they can create chances and compete in an open game. They’ll need to be more disciplined away from home, but there’s enough attacking potential to trouble Wellington.
The Phoenix deserve respect after their 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory, although Central Coast should not be underestimated. At around $3.90, the Mariners are a speculative value pick for punters looking beyond the favourites.
Our final A-League tip this week is Adelaide United to get a result against Sydney FC, with the visitors offering the better value in the market.
Sydney played out a 0-0 draw with the Wanderers in their opening game. They were solid defensively, but there wasn’t much to get excited about going forward, and they’ll need to show more attacking intent to win this one.
Adelaide has yet to play their opening match, so there’s some uncertainty around their current form. However, the $3 odds are tempting if they can make a positive start to the campaign. We’re taking a chance on the visitors to come away with the points.