We’re officially reaching the business end of the 2024-25 A-League season as there are now just three rounds remaining in the regular season. This weekend we have Round 27 coming your way with action getting underway on Thursday night and concluding on Easter Sunday. As always, we bring you our three best bets for the round below!
A-League Round 27 Preview & Betting Tips
Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix
Friday 18th April, 7:35pm AEST
Adelaide United face Wellington Phoenix in a pivotal A-League clash, with the hosts desperate to reignite their season after a difficult run of form. Winless in their last eight outings and having dropped out of the top six, Adelaide’s finals hopes are slipping—but a return to Coopers Stadium presents a chance to reset. This match looms as a must-win, and the Reds are expected to bring urgency and intensity against a struggling opponent.
Despite a strong start to the 2024–25 campaign, Adelaide have managed just two wins in the past two months, a stretch marked by defensive lapses and inconsistency in transition. However, they remain dangerous at home, and they simply need to clean up things on the defensive end to get back on track as the goals have continued to flow. Statistically, they still average more shots and corners per match than Wellington, and they’ll need to use that attacking intent to take control early.
Wellington Phoenix have had issues of their own, particularly away from home, where they’ve failed to win in six straight. Their 6–1 loss to Auckland FC was a low point, highlighting ongoing problems at the back. In a match where desire and urgency will matter most, Adelaide are expected to be the hungrier side and should respond with a vital win.
Adelaide to Win
$1.62 (2.5 Units)
Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC
Saturday 19th April, 5:00pm AEST
Melbourne Victory will host Auckland FC this Saturday at AAMI Park in a crucial A-League fixture. Victory, currently fifth on the ladder, aim to solidify their finals position, while Auckland seek to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Under coach Arthur Diles, Victory have shown strong attacking form, scoring ten goals across their last three matches. However, they’ve also conceded at least two goals in each of those games, highlighting defensive concerns that could be exposed against the league’s best side. Victory will need to find greater balance if they are to take control at home, where they have often looked more confident.
Auckland FC, in their first A-League season, have exceeded all expectations by sitting top of the table. Managed by Steve Corica, the New Zealand club boast a league-best defensive record and have been efficient in the final third, with a standout 6–1 win over Wellington Phoenix among their recent results. Despite being held to a 2–2 draw by Sydney FC, they remain four points clear at the summit.
With finals positions and top spot on the line, both teams will bring intensity. While Victory have home advantage, Auckland’s form and composure make them a great bet at more than $3.00 odds.
Auckland to Win
$3.20 (1 Unit)
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets
Sunday 20th April, 3:00pm AEST
Sydney FC will host Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium this Sunday. For the Jets, this match is a must-win as they battle to keep their finals hopes alive.
Newcastle's recent form has shown promise, with five wins from their last nine matches. Notably, they secured a 6–0 victory over Central Coast Mariners, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Their improved performance in recent weeks has boosted their confidence as they approach this crucial fixture.
Sydney FC, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with only three wins to their name from their past 11 outings. Their recent resulted have highlighted defensive frailties that Newcastle will look to exploit. However, Sydney's attacking prowess remains a threat, and it’s just about finding the right balance between attacking and defending going forward.
Given Newcastle's recent uptick in form and Sydney's defensive vulnerabilities, the Jets will be optimistic about securing at least a point from this encounter. With finals aspirations on the line, expect a closely contested match where Newcastle could capitalize on Sydney's weaknesses to achieve a valuable result.
Newcastle Or Draw
$2.38 (1.5 Units)
