The 2024/25 A-League Grand Final is set between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Saturday May 31
2024/25 A-League Grand Final Betting
Soccer betting is one of the most popular sports markets in the country and the premier professional football competition in Australia is the A-League.
Run by the Football Federation Australia (FFA) the annual A-League season runs from late October through until early May the following year. The league was founded in 2004 ahead of the first season in 2005/06 following on from the now defunct National Soccer League (NSL).
There were 12 A-League teams in the competition for the last time in the 2023-24 season with eleven from Australia and one New Zealand-based club.
The A-League underwent an expansion to 13 teams in 2024–25 with the addition of Auckland with two New Zealand clubs now in the competition.
Teams face off over a 29-round regular season leading up to the finals series with Macarthur FC previously the newest team in the comp after making their A-League season debut for the 2020-21 season.
Auckland FC joins the league from 2024-25.
For the 2020/21 A-League season there were only 22 weeks of play and byes for clubs during the regular season draw were abolished.
There was a mid-season break in the 2022/23 A-League Men season from November 18, 2022 to December 8, 2022 due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar.
The current 2024/25 A-League season is known as the Isuzu UTE A-League due to sponsorship.
The 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season will be extended to 29 rounds to accommodate the addition of a second New Zealand team. Each club will play 24 home and away fixtures, along with two additional matches (Unite Round and one other match), and three bye weeks.
2024/25 A-League Grand Final Preview & Tips
Get ready for an historic showdown as the 2025 A-League Men’s Grand Final culminates this Saturday, May 31st, with a highly anticipated Melbourne Derby featuring Melbourne City battling Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. This marks the first-ever all-Melbourne Grand Final in A-League history, guaranteeing a buzzing atmosphere as cross-town rivals clash for the ultimate domestic prize. Having finished second on the league table, Melbourne City will host this showpiece event, marking their fifth Grand Final appearance in six years. Melbourne Victory, meanwhile, enters the decider after a remarkable finals run, becoming the first team to reach the A-League Grand Final after finishing outside the top four.
The path to the Grand Final has been paved with drama. Melbourne City navigated their Semi-Finals with a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory over Western United, showcasing their formidable attacking prowess. Melbourne Victory, on the other hand, pulled off a stunning upset in their Semi-Final, overturning a first-leg deficit to defeat Premiers Auckland FC 2-1 on aggregate, demonstrating incredible resilience and tactical nous. With both teams having proven their mettle through the gruelling finals series, Saturday’s Grand Final promises to be an enthralling encounter, filled with passion, skill, and the fierce intensity only a derby final can deliver. All eyes will be on AAMI Park as these two Melbourne giants vie for bragging rights and the coveted A-League Championship trophy!
Click here for our comprehensive 2024/25 A-League Grand Final preview and betting tips!
- Finals Week: 4 (Grand Final)
- Start Date: Saturday May 31, 2025
- Teams: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
- Venue: AAMI Park
- Kick-Off: 4:40pm (AEST)
- Tip: Melbourne City to Win @ $1.70 – BET NOW
2024/25 A-League Betting
Outright A-League betting is open all season on the 2024/25 A-League Winner.
2024/25 A-League Champions Outright Odds
The current A-League clubs are:
- Adelaide United
- Auckland FC (2024-25 first season)
- Brisbane Roar
- Central Coast Mariners
- Macarthur FC
- Melbourne City
- Melbourne Victory
- Newcastle Jets
- Perth Glory
- Sydney FC
- Wellington Phoenix
- Western Sydney Wanderers
- Western United
A-League 2024/25 Season
The 2024/25 A-League season is the 48th edition of Australia’s No. 1 professional football league and the 20th since the A-League was established in 2004.
The season kick off on October 18, 2024, and continued through until the Grand Final to take place on May 31, 2025, between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory in an historic all-Melbourne decider.
The Central Coast Mariners were the defending champions after enjoying their third title victory with a 3-1 overtime success over Melbourne Victory in the 2023/24 A-League Grand Final.
- 2024/25 A-League Champions: TBD
- 2024/25 A-League Grand Final Result: TBD
- 2024/25 A-League Premiers: Auckland FC
One point is awarded for a draw and three points for a win, which goes towards positions on the A-League Ladder. The team that finishes at the top of the table are crowded the regular season Premiers and are awarded the Premier’s Plate, which is different to the Minor Premiership on offer in other sporting codes including the AFL and NRL.
The six top placed teams on the ladder then face off in the Finals leading up to the coveted A-League Grand Final, which is the premier match of the season and pits the two teams remaining in the competition post-playoffs fighting to be named the season’s Champion. The Grand Final winners also earn a spot in the continental AFC Champions League competition.
Sydney FC hold the record of A-League Champions having won their fifth title with success in the 2019-20 A-League Grand Final.
Melbourne Victory have been named A-League Champions four times.
A-League betting gives fans the chance to back their tips for the season’s Premiers and Champions with plenty of exciting soccer odds on offer from overall Winners, Top Six Finish markets, Top A-League Goal Scorer and of course head-to-head prices on all matches over the A-League Fixtures.
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