We have the latest A-League tips this week for all five games of the opening round, kicking off with Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night.
Punters can get the latest A-League odds at Ladbrokes, which are available for every game of the season.
There has been good money for the Wanderers to win the opening A-League game, and we’re happy to follow the betting moves.
They opened at $4.20 before firming to $3.10, and although they’re coming off a tough campaign, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that’s what punters have identified with A-League odds.
It’s going to be a close game against Sydney, who typically start the season well, but they could be there for the taking, and we’re happy to include Western Sydney in our A-League predictions this week.
Our A-League tips this week include Auckland FC to get their title defence off to a winning start against Melbourne FC.
It was a joyous occasion for the New Zealand franchise last season, but they’re not going to rest on their laurels. They want to win another title, and they should have every chance of beating Melbourne FC at home.
The $2.40 odds are slightly better than expected for Auckland, who have the players needed to beat Melbourne, and we would have been happy to take something around $1.90 for the defending champions.
Macarthur FC ended last season with some momentum on their side after winning three of their last five games, and they could pick up where they left off against Perth Glory.
We’re not sure where to place Perth this season. They ended last season with two wins and three draws, so they were solid to close things out, but on the road, we’re worried about them this week.
Most of the early money has come for Macarthur FC to win, and that’s a solid bet. Our A-League best bets have found room for them, and with the home crowd behind them, they should get it done.
There is a sense of confidence around the Newcastle Jets team this season, and that’s reflected in A-League odds for Round 1.
They are $1.80 favourites on the road to hand the Central Coast Mariners an opening loss, and the odds are tough to disagree with. The Mariners had mixed form last season, but they weren’t overly impressive.
Some changes have been made since the 2025/26 season, but not enough to beat teams like the Jets, who could continue to improved form from Newcastle-based franchises in Australian sport.
It must have been tough for the Phoenix to watch Auckland FC win the A-League title last year, but the best way to get over that is by winning your opening game.
They are good enough to give teams like Melbourne Victory a run for their money, and although the Phoenix are underdogs at home, punters get a good opportunity to cash in this week.
This is an ideal time to include the Phoenix in A-League Round 1 tips.