A-League Round 17 Expert Tips & Predictions

The Newcastle Jets juggernaut continues apace, as they continue to set the standard at the top of the A-League table.

A big win at Adelaide United last time out felt significant and onlookers are speculating as to how long they can keep up their incredible winning run.

Auckland FC don’t look ready to give up their title tilt just yet, while the likes of Sydney FC and Macarthur FC are not too far away either.

Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix continue to languish down the bottom of the pile, but they are also within touching distance of a top six place, if they can string a couple of results together.

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 17 Predictions

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $4.50

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Western Sydney Wanderers ($1.60)

Wellington Phoenix ($6.00)

Draw ($4.50)

In a battle between the bottom two sides in the A-League table, the stakes in this one feel massive, as Western Sydney Wanderers host Wellington Phoenix. It has been a campaign to forget for Wanderers thus far, but they can still salvage something from it and there have been a couple of signs of improved performance levels in recent weeks. Wellington Phoenix are in the same boat, struggling for confidence and form but they can be dangerous on their day. With confidence low in both camps, this could be a turgid draw between the league’s bottom two sides.

1-1 Draw

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Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets

Betting Tip: Newcastle Jets to win the match @ $2.10

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Perth Glory ($3.90)

Newcastle Jets ($2.10)

Draw ($3.60)

The aforementioned scaling of the table by the Newcastle Jets has come as a surprise to many and they will be looking to keep the charge going on the road at Perth Glory. Not many people had Glory down as a side that would be in the playoff mix at the start of the campaign, but they look to have found a formula in recent weeks that is working for them. The Newcastle Jets meanwhile are riding the crest of a wave at the moment, and nothing looks to be able to stop them. They are banging the goals in and while Glory will make this tough for them, the Jets look well priced to roll on here.

Newcastle Jets to win 3-1

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Melbourne Victory vs Brisbane Roar

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.50

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Melbourne Victory ($1.75)

Brisbane Roar ($4.20)

Draw ($3.50)

Another pair of sides who have produced mixed results in recent weeks meet here, as Melbourne Victory host Brisbane Roar. Victory remain in the playoff shake up but with three losses from their last five played, are a tough side to back at the moment with any conviction. The exact same could be said of Brisbane Roar, who have endured three losses on the spin, seeing them drop down to eighth in the A-League table. All three results are firmly in play here, making a draw the value and sensible play.

1-1 Draw

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Sydney FC vs Adelaide United

Betting Tip: Sydney FC to win the match @ $1.80

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Sydney FC ($1.80)

Adelaide United ($4.40)

Draw ($3.90)

It feels as if Sydney FC’s season is coming to a crucial point, with their home meeting with Adelaide United being the first of an important double header. Sydney remain in the mix for the A-League leader’s shield at the end of the season and they are going well, without pulling up too many trees. They welcome Adelaide to town, who found Newcastle too hot to handle last weekend, leaving them in sixth place and with work to do if they are to finish in the playoff spots. This could be a good one and home advantage could see Sydney FC over the line.

Sydney FC to win 2-1

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Sydney FC vs Auckland FC

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.50

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Sydney FC ($2.50)

Auckland FC ($2.80)

Draw ($3.50)

The second of Sydney FC’s big games this week comes as they take on Auckland FC, in what could be a huge one for both sides. A lot will hinge for Sydney on how they get on against Adelaide, but they are a team with talent, who tend to step up when they play bigger sides, such as Auckland. For the visitors, this will be a true test of their mettle, as they look to keep pace with surprise league leaders Newcastle Jets. Not losing may well end up being more important than winning for both of these sides and an entertaining draw could be on the cards.

1-1 Draw

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2025/26 A League Week 17 multi bet

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

Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets – Newcastle Jets
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United – Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix – Draw

Newcastle Jets, Sydney FC and WSW vs Wellington Phoenix - Draw @ $13.70

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