2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 4

2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 4

• James Caughlin

This Saturday brings us one of the best days of the A-League regular season with a derby double header that is sure to produce some fireworks. The action kicks off at the Cake Tin as New Zealand bragging rights go on the line between the Nix and reigning premiers Auckland FC. Following that we are off to AAMI Park as Melbourne Victory faces Melbourne City for the first time since May’s Grand Final. It’s a big weekend in the A-Leagues so find our best bets for every game below. Best Bets Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Saturday 7:00pm – Sky…

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2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 3

2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 3

• James Caughlin

As we enter Round 3 of the 2025/26 A-League season, three teams are still chasing their first win including heavy hitters Western Sydney and Melbourne Victory. Reigning premiers Auckland FC are the lone side to keep consecutive clean sheets to start their season and that run will be put to the test ahead of their clash with Adelaide United on Saturday evening. Sunday sees Wellington heading to Gosford to take on the Central Coast, with the Nix flying after their late winner against Brisbane. Check out our breakdown of the upcoming weekend’s action below. Best Bets Auckland FC vs Adelaide…

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2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 2

2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 2

• James Caughlin

Six games down, a whole lot more to go in the 2025/26 A-League season and there was no shortage of things to digest after Round 1. Round 2 sees both New Zealand teams playing their first home games with Auckland taking on Western Sydney in what promises to be a hard fought encounter to kick off Saturday’s triple header. Then on Sunday the Nix welcome first up winners Brisbane to the Cake Tin for their first look at the Michael Valkanis rebuild project. Find our best bets for Round 2 below! BEST BETS Auckland FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Saturday…

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2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 1

2025/26 A-League Tips | Round 1

• James Caughlin

Season 21 of the A-League kicks off this week and it’s time to bring some more silverware to this side of the Tasman. Auckland’s debut campaign was a dream, claiming the premiership before a heartbreaking Semi Final exit. However Steve Corica’s side will have a chance to avenge that defeat when they visit Melbourne Victory in Saturday night’s feature match. The Nix have an even longer trip on the cards, heading across the Nullarbor to take on Perth Glory. As we have learned over the last two decades, anything can happen in the A-League and anything will, so find our…

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A-League Tips & Preview | Grand Final

A-League Tips & Preview | Grand Final

• James Caughlin

The 20th season of A-League football comes to a close this weekend with AAMI Park hosting its fourth Grand Final. While many New Zealanders were hoping Auckland FC would complete their memorable debut season with a home decider, the consolation of a Melbourne Derby is set to be a solid alternative. After finishing the season in second place, Melbourne City will be the designated home team as they seek a second Championship having won it all in 2021. Meanwhile Melbourne Victory are chasing their fifth Grand Final win in their eighth appearance. The stakes could not be higher and if…

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A-League Tips & Preview | Semi Finals

A-League Tips & Preview | Semi Finals

• James Caughlin

90 minutes away from a maiden A-League Grand Final appearance, Auckland is in prime position to eliminate Melbourne Victory in Saturday’s first match. As expected, the first leg was a tense battle and the Victory certainly felt like they could have scored a goal or two, but won the match outright. However the visitors face a massive uphill battle against a side that has lost just once in 13 home games. Their defensive record is phenomenal, keeping six clean sheets and holding opponents to one goal another four times. Look for another Corica coaching special as Auckland does enough to…

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A-League Tips & Preview | Elimination Finals

A-League Tips & Preview | Elimination Finals

• James Caughlin

While they may never admit it outwardly, Western United has to be a little bit relieved they will be facing Adelaide in the first Elimination Final instead of Sydney FC. The Sky Blues would have been a much tougher task than the Reds, who have won just one of their last 11 matches and twice in their last 14. To further erode confidence in Adelaide’s chances, since January 19 they have taken just 11 of a possible 42 points, by comparison last placed Perth took 12 of 42 points over that same run. Not to mention golden boot winner Archie…

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A-League Tips & Preview | Round 29

A-League Tips & Preview | Round 29

• James Caughlin

It’s fair to say that both of these clubs will be happy to farewell A-League season 2024/25 after this fixture. Over the last 12 months, the Nix have gone from contending for trophies to being glad they have avoided the wooden spoon, which will reside in Perth after their last place finish was confirmed in Round 28. There really is not much on the line here and the risk with these dead rubbers is that the players become all to aware of the lack of stakes which points towards a pretty dire contest. Both sides were involved in 1-0 defeats…

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A-League Round 28 Tips

A-League Round 28 Tips

• James Caughlin

It’s last chance saloon for Macarthur who have to win out to have any hope of making the finals. Standing in their way this weekend is a Victory side that could move up to third place (temporarily at least) with a win and needs just the one point to lock up a finals berth. The Bulls have had no troubles scoring in recent weeks with a 5-4 win in Adelaide and a 5-1 win in Brisbane as well as a 3-3 draw at home to Newcastle and a 2-2 draw in Gosford over the last month and a bit. Most…

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A-League Tips & Preview | Round 27

A-League Tips & Preview | Round 27

• James Caughlin

Thursday night A-League comes to us from the Sunshine State as the Roar once again face the unenviable prospect of a maiden wooden spoon. John Aloisi won’t be in the mood to offer any favours for his former side though, with his current employers still a mathematical chance of winning the premiership and a strong chance of a top two finish. With three games remaining, any positive result here would lock up a finals berth and a win would put the pressure on Melbourne City. The visitors should win this game, it’s just a question of by how much and…

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