Melbourne City have already beaten the Melbourne Victory twice this season and they have definitely had a clear edge over their local rivals. Melbourne City have won 10 of their past 13 games at AAMI Park for a clear profit and they generally deliver as the punter’s elect. I expect them to get the job done once again.
The Illawarra Hawks continue to fly under the radar, but they have won four of their past five games and have had no problems winning on the road. Cairns lost two games away from home last weekend and they have won only five of their past nine games as home favourites for a loss. The Hawks can maintain their stellar form.
Perth are one of the most inconsistent teams in the A-League, but they are capable of producing some outstanding football on their day. They have won three of their past six as away underdogs for a clear profit, while Sydney FC have won four of their past seven games as home favourites for a loss.
Chelsea have been simply outstanding in the English Premier League in the past two months and they have now won nine of their past 13 games as away favourites. In contrast, Crystal Palace have won just one of their past seven games as home underdogs and they will have problems scoring against the stellar Chelsea defence.