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A-League Tips & Previews, Friday 25th March

The international fixtures have still meant no rest for the A-League as we venture into another weekend of best bets from the BetDeluxe team.

What a vibe it has been for football this week with international fixtures galore and no slowing down or break in the A-League. 

The BetDeluxe crew is ready to fire away with the best bets for another big weekend of football from around Australia.

newcastle jets vs. sydney fc

march 25th 7:45pm

Newcastle and Sydney FC face off for a big Friday night clash to get A-League proceedings underway this weekend.

The Jets are on the high of a 4-0 over Wellington last weekend which has kept them away from the bottom of the table, while the Sky Blues manufactured their second win in a row with a 3-0 thumping of Western United. 

With both teams coming into this game of big wins, it is the visitor in Sydney who will start the favourite after opening $2.05. 

A 2-2 draw is what they had to settle for back on December 4 last year and it is probable the result could echo what we saw on that day. 

Inconsistency and defensive lapses have been the name of the game for Sydney and Newcastle this year, so tipping either way with any confidence is fraught with danger. 

Going for another parity.  

Prediction: Newcastle 1 Sydney 1

Suggested Bet: Draw head to head at $3.50

brisbane roar vs. western united

march 26th 5:05pm

Brisbane Roar hosts Western United on Saturday night with both teams looking to get back into winning ways.

Western United has hit a bit of a lean patch of late having gone winless in its last three games, while Brisbane Roar is looking to bounce back after a 2-1 defeat against Melbourne City. 

It is a very intriguing market when having a first glance. 

A week ago, there is almost no way known Roar would have been favourite to topple John Aloisi’s men. 

Even with the home-ground advantage and showing some sort of improvement over the last week, Warren Moon just had not been able to get his troops to fire on a consistent basis. 

The market has to be respected, but given the body of work Western United has dished up this year compared to Brisbane, the value lies with the visitors. 

Prediction: Brisbane 1 Western United 2

Suggested Bet: Western United head to head at $2.65

wellington phoenix vs. perth glory

march 26th 5:05pm

Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory will desperately seek three points as the pair try to rebound off losses. 

The Phoenix were left shellshocked after being battered 4-0 by Newcastle last Friday, while Perth copped a 4-1 hiding against Brisbane as it was consigned to 11th on the table. 

It is the first major speed hump the Phoenix has hit this season with consecutive losses now seeing it sit 7th on the table and at risk of losing touch a spot in the finals. 

Both teams are yet to play each other this season, so drawing a line between them is hard to judge. 

The Phoenix has put together a far better win-loss record than Perth, but that might not count for much if it is defends the way it did against the Jets. 

Bruno Fornaroli is expected to start up front for Perth after earning a Socceroos cap against Japan and he could prove the difference in this clash. 

In a tough game to handicap, Perth looks the bet. 

Prediction: Wellington Phoenix 0 Perth Glory 1

Suggested Bet: Perth head to head at $2.90

macarthur fc vs. melbourne city

march 26th 7:45pm

Melbourne City travels to NSW for a Saturday night fixture against Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium.

City will be looking to replicate the 3-1 defeat it dealt the Bulls back at AAMI Park on March 9 when it came from behind to glitz away with three points. 

Since then, the Bulls have had a mixed bag of results with a 3-1 over Western Sydney being dampened by a 4-2 loss to Central Coast. 

City, meanwhile, played out draws against Melbourne Victory and Western United before nabbing a 2-1 win over Brisbane on Wednesday. 

The Bulls do have the fresh legs coming into this game and have the offensive threat to challenge this City back half, which has shown its vulnerability at times this season. 

Picking the draw for this.  

Prediction: Macarthur 1 Melbourne City 1

Suggested Bet: Draw head to head at $3.50

central coast mariners vs. adelaide united

march 26th 7:45pm

Central Coast Mariners welcome Adelaide United to Central Coast Stadium on Satruday night.

The Mariners are bringing in a four-game unbeaten to this contest after toppling Macarthur 4-2 in their most recent fixture. 

On the other hand, Adelaide remains in NSW after playing out a scoreless draw against Western Sydney to hold fort in third place on the league table. 

United got the better of Central Coast when they played back in February at Hindmarsh Stadium. 

The Reds took home a 2-1 result in their favour, but this match on the road after two tough fixtures against Western Sydney might make life hard. 

Central Coast to get its revenge on the visitors. 

Prediction: Central Coast 1 Adelaide United 0

Suggested Bet: Central Coast head to head at $2.40

melbourne victory vs. western sydney wanderers

march 27th 7:05pm

Melbourne Victory will welcome back its deadly duo in Ben Folami and Nicholas D’Agostino when it faces Western Sydney at AAMI Park on Sunday night. 

Victory salvaged a 1-1 draw against Western United midweek after fielding a weakened squad due to international duties, while Western Sydney remained in ninth spot after a 0-0 tie with Adelaide. 

Tony Popovic has implemented a great mantra and game style within Victory capable of winning the championship and has a massive edge of Western Sydney which had struggled to maintain winning form all season.  

Expect opposing styles in this contest with the Wanderers likely to sit back and absorb pressure as Victory goes for the jugular early. 

With Folami and D’Agostino back in the fold, Victory should be able to nab the three points. 

Prediction: Melbourne Victory 3 Western Sydney 1

Suggested Bet: Melbourne Victory head to head at $1.80

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