A-League Round 5 Expert Tips & Predictions

The final international break has been and gone, with the regularity of the A-League back on the agenda this weekend.

Auckland FC are the early campaign pace setters, with ten points on the board from their opening four games, whilst Melbourne City and Sydney FC are lining up in behind.

Both Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers have struggled so far this term, with no wins between them and they will know that they need to start picking up points quickly.

With some very juicy fixtures on the card, this should be another action-packed weekend and here are our A-League tips for the next round of 2025/26 fixtures:

2025/26 A-League Week 5 Predictions

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Adelaide United vs Melbourne City

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

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Adelaide United ($2.88)

Melbourne City ($2.38)

Draw ($3.75)

Adelaide United will be looking to develop a level of consistency to their performances and their results, as they take on Melbourne City. United have won two and lost two of their opening four games and that inconsistency last term ultimately proved costly at times. Melbourne City meanwhile are unbeaten from their opening four, with eight points on the board and their title tilt has made a steady start. This should be a good one, with the draw feeling the plausible prediction.

1-1 Draw

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Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.70

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Wellington Phoenix ($2.60)

Macarthur FC ($2.65)

Draw ($3.70)

Two sides that will be eager to force their way into the playoff picture meet here, as Wellington Phoenix host Macarthur FC. Phoenix can’t seem to find any consistency this term, and they will be hoping a return to home ground proves telling. Macarthur FC meanwhile are in a similar boat, with four points to their name from their first quartet of fixtures. This will be tight, with neither side full of confidence and a draw could be the way to go.

1-1 Draw

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners

Betting Tip: Central Coast Mariners to win the match @ $5.50

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Western Sydney Wanderers ($1.57)

Central Coast Mariners ($5.50)

Draw ($4.30)

It has been a forgettable start to the season for Western Sydney Wanderers, and they will be desperate to get back on track here against Central Coast. Wanderers are a side with plenty of firepower, but they are yet to click this season, with just two points from their opening four games. Central Coast meanwhile won well at Perth Glory last time out and are showing signs of being able to compete for a playoff spot. Value can be found here, and Central Coast look an unbelievable price to come out on top.

Central Coast Mariners to win 2-1

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Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory

Betting Tip: Sydney FC to win the match @ $2.05

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Sydney FC ($2.05)

Melbourne Victory ($3.35)

Draw ($3.80)

Having won their last three, Sydney FC look well placed to continue their good form here against Melbourne Victory. Hosts Sydney are always tough to beat in front of their own fans and there is a new found confidence to their play this term. Melbourne Victory meanwhile have shown glimpses this term, without being at the best and they know they will need to be at their best here to pick up any sort of result. This will be tight, but Sydney FC should come out on top.

Sydney FC to win 2-1

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Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar

Betting Tip: Auckland FC to win the match @ $1.65

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Auckland FC ($1.65)

Brisbane Roar ($5.50)

Draw ($4.10)

Having picked up where they left off for much of last season, Auckland FC are flying high at the top of the A League tree. They look to be full of confidence ahead of this one, with Brisbane Roar very much in their sights. The visitors have shown up pretty well so far this term, with seven points bagged from their opening four games and a top six spot feels within reach. However, Auckland FC are the form side in the division, and they should win comfortably here.

Auckland FC to win 3-0

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Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory

Betting Tip: Newcastle Jets to win the match @ $1.91

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Newcastle Jets ($1.91)

Perth Glory ($3.65)

Draw ($4.33)

It has been another tough start to the season for Perth Glory and things shouldn’t get much easier at the Newcastle Jets. For the hosts, shoring things up at the back feels important, as they have shipped 12 goals in their opening four games played. Meanwhile, Perth Glory have just one point to their name from their opening four fixtures and they are very much in wooden spoon contention again this term. A home win feels like the only way to go in this one.

Newcastle Jets to win 3-1

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2025/26 A League Week 5 multi bet

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

Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC
Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar – Auckland FC
Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory – Newcastle Jets

Sydney FC, Auckland FC and Newcastle Jets @ $7.65

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Sam Hayes

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