A-League Round 15 Expert Tips & Predictions

There is a distinctively unfamiliar look to the A-League table, with Auckland FC flanked by Newcastle Jets and Macarthur in the top three spots.

With very little to split all the sides in the division, a win or a loss can have a dramatic impact on league position and this feels like another big weekend of fixtures.

For the likes of Sydney FC and Melbourne City, turning things around quickly is key, while Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory will be looking to build on improved results last weekend.

It is another big weekend of fixtures and here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A League Week 15 Predictions

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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City

Betting Tip: Melbourne City to win the match @ $2.00

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Wellington Phoenix ($3.95)

Melbourne City ($2.00)

Draw ($3.40)

It is panic stations at Melbourne City, who continue to toil outside the playoff places and next up is a tricky looking trip to Wellington Phoenix. Phoenix have struggled themselves this term, particularly for consistency and they will need to improve to get a result here. City meanwhile are in freefall, and they need to turn the tide quickly as defending champions. This may not be a contest high on quality, but Melbourne City should come out on top here.

Melbourne City to win 2-1

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Adelaide United vs Macarthur FC

Betting Tip: Adelaide United to win the match @ $2.38

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Adelaide United ($2.38)

Macarthur FC ($2.85)

Draw ($3.80)

High flying Macarthur FC will be put to the test here, as they take on Adelaide United in a battle between two in-form sides. Adelaide won well last time out and are perhaps sneaking under the radar a touch in the battle for the regular season title. Macarthur FC meanwhile have lost just one of their last five games and are beginning to sustain their bid to crack the top three this term. That said, Adelaide are a very good side at home, and they could have too much for Macarthur FC here.

Adelaide United to win 2-1

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Newcastle Jets vs Brisbane Roar

Betting Tip: Newcastle Jets to win the match @ $2.00

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Newcastle Jets ($2.00)

Brisbane Roar ($3.60)

Draw ($3.30)

Arguably the side in the best form at the moment in the A-League are Newcastle Jets and they will be desperate to continue their hot form here against Brisbane Roar. Four wins on the spin have propelled the Jets up to second in the table and there appears to be confidence running through their squad. Brisbane Roar meanwhile have also enjoyed some good results this term and a couple more wins would see them in title contention once more. That said, all the confidence is with the Jets at the moment, and they should come out on top in this one.

Newcastle Jets to win 3-1

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Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Betting Tip: Sydney FC to win the match @ $2.20

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Sydney FC ($2.20)

Western Sydney Wanderers ($4.00)

Draw ($3.80)

The Sydney derby comes at a key moment for both sides, with neither team in particularly good nick at the moment. Hosts Sydney FC are clinging on to their playoff spot and with inconsistency blighting results and performances, it has been a tricky campaign thus far. Western Sydney Wanderers meanwhile have won two of their last three but their poor start to the season has left them floundering down in 11^th. There will be no love lost here and Sydney FC look decent value for the win at home.

Sydney FC to win 2-1

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Perth Glory vs Auckland FC

Betting Tip: Auckland FC to win the match @ $2.00

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Perth Glory ($3.70)

Auckland FC ($2.00)

Draw ($3.30)

Being top of the table is a tricky situation for Auckland FC to manage but they will be eager to keep the chasing pack at bay, as they take on Perth Glory here. The hosts continue to flatter to deceive and their loss to Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend was particularly chastening. Auckland FC meanwhile remain a side packed with quality, and they will be desperate to get on a run, with the key stage of the season looming. This may be tight, but Auckland FC are decent value for the win.

Auckland FC to win 3-1

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Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory

Betting Tip: Melbourne Victory to win the match @ $1.75

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Central Coast Mariners ($5.75)

Melbourne Victory ($1.75)

Draw ($3.90)

Lowly Central Coast Mariners will be desperate to climb away from wooden spoon danger, as they take on Melbourne Victory in front of their home fans. There is a bit of a gap opening up between Mariners and the sides above them down at the foot of the A-League table and they need to turn the tide quickly. Melbourne Victory meanwhile can’t seem to generate any sort of consistency, but they did win last time out. That result should help them here and they should be ready to pick up an important three points on the road.

Melbourne Victory to win 2-1

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2025/26 A League Week 15 multi bet

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We’re backing a treble this week, with a betting stake of $50:

Perth Glory vs Auckland FC – Auckland FC
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Sydney FC
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory – Melbourne Victory

Auckland, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory @ $11.30

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