A-League Round 4 Expert Tips & Predictions

There is plenty at stake in the early stages of the 2025/26 A-League campaign, with a familiar face at the top of the tree.

Last season’s league leader’s shield winners Auckland FC are setting the pace once again this term, with the likes of Melbourne City and Sydney FC in hot pursuit.

It has been a very open start to the season but both Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers are awaiting their first wins of the new campaign but there are points up for grabs again this weekend.

With the international break looming, this feels like another big weekend and here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A-League Round 4 Predictions

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Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Betting Tip: Adelaide United to win the match @ $2.25

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Adelaide United ($2.25)

Western Sydney Wanderers ($3.00)

Draw ($3.90)

The start of the season has been a struggle for Western Sydney Wanderers and things shouldn’t get too much easier here, as they take on Adelaide United. The hosts have won one and lost two of their opening three games, but they remain a very dangerous side, particularly in front of their home fans. The start of the season has been sticky for Western Sydney Wanderers who remain without win but they are always tough to beat. This will be tight, but home advantage could see Adelaide United over the line here.

Adelaide United to win 2-1

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Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners

Betting Tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match @ $3.80

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Perth Glory ($2.00)

Central Coast Mariners ($3.80)

Draw ($3.80)

Perth Glory have endured a rough start to the season and things don’t look to be getting any easier here as they take on Central Coast Mariners. Glory are winless from their opening three and have been shipping goals left, right and centre. For the Mariners, this is a chance to get back on track, with four points bagged from their first three games. Glory are at home, but the Mariners are going well, and they should prevail here.

Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1

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Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC

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

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Wellington Phoenix ($4.60)

Auckland FC ($1.80)

Draw ($3.80)

Two unbeaten sides collide here, as Wellington Phoenix host Kiwi rivals Auckland FC. Phoenix didn’t have too many expectations this term, but they have made an unbeaten start and are always tough to stop at home. Auckland FC meanwhile sit pretty at the top of the tree, and they will be looking to make good on their strong start this term. This will be tight, with plenty of rivalry at stake too but Auckland FC should have too much quality when it matters.

Auckland FC to win 2-1

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Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City

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

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Melbourne Victory ($3.10)

Melbourne City ($2.35)

Draw ($3.50)

The Melbourne derby never disappoints and with both sides expected to be in the mix for the title this term, this should be another absolute cracker. Victory have been a mixed bag thus far, with a win, a loss and a draw from their opening three but they clearly have quality. City meanwhile are a point above them in the table and there is an expectancy around the defending champions this term. This will be a fire cracker, with both sides perhaps happy to settle for a point.

1-1 Draw

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Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC

Betting Tip: Sydney FC to win the match @ $1.75

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Sydney FC ($1.75)

Macarthur FC ($4.35)

Draw ($4.33)

Sydney FC have started the season very well and how they would love to continue their good form against Macarthur FC. The blues have won their last two and there is a swagger about their play at the moment. Macarthur have snuck under the radar a touch this term, sitting in fifth with four points on the board and they won’t roll over here. All eyes are on Sydney FC in this one and they look decent value to bag all three points.

Sydney FC to win 3-1

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Brisbane Roar vs Newcastle Jets

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.75

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Brisbane Roar ($2.32)

Newcastle Jets ($2.88)

Draw ($3.75)

Two more sides who have started well meet here, as Brisbane Roar take on the Newcastle Jets to conclude the game week. Roar picked up a solid point against Melbourne City last time out and some momentum behind them at the moment. For Newcastle, this is a tricky away trip, but it is hard to gauge where they are at, after an inconsistent but promising start. This could go either way and it feels like the draw is the safe play.

1-1 Draw

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2025/26 A League Week 4 multi bet

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

Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC – Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC – Auckland FC
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Adelaide United

Sydney FC, Auckland FC and Adelaide United @ $9.50

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Sam Hayes

Combining his sports coaching career with freelance journalism, Sam is a sports betting writer for various online publications.

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