A-League semi-finals betting tips & first-leg predictions

The 2024/25 A-League semi-finals kick off this weekend with two exciting first-leg clashes at AAMI Park.

Western United will look to upstage Melbourne City in a high-stakes derby on Friday night, while Melbourne Victory face a tough task against premiers Auckland FC on Saturday.

Here are our top betting tips for this week’s A-League finals action, with odds from the best soccer bookmakers in Australia.

Western United vs Melbourne City

Friday, May 16 – 7:35pm AEST – AAMI Park

Coming off an impressive 3-2 win over Adelaide United last Friday, Western United enter as slight underdogs with top soccer bookmakers against Melbourne City. Both sides are in good form, and as they each come from Melbourne, there is no home-ground advantage in this tie. However, City’s form stands out, as they are unbeaten in their last six, while they have won the past four meetings between these sides.

City have the best defensive record in the A-League, scoring goals has not been a problem either. Games involving both sides have over the total goals line of 2.5 in three of the last four weeks, so take the over at $1.61 with major sports betting sites.

When looking for someone to hit the scoresheet, keep an eye on City winger Marco Tilio. The Socceroo has six score involvements in his last six games and offers great value at $2.45 with Neds to score or assist once again.

Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC

Saturday, May 17 – 7:35pm AEST – AAMI Park

Despite finishing the season well clear on top of the A-League ladder, Auckland FC are slight underdogs on the road against Melbourne Victory. However, the home side are winless in their last two at AAMI Park, including a 2-0 loss when these two last met. At $3 with top A-League bookies, Auckland offer excellent value.

The visitors are known for their defensive quality and have not conceded to Victory in both meetings this season. As a result, the under is the smart bet at $2.10 with BetOnline.

Leading the way all season for Auckland has been Guillermo May, who has nine goals for the year and netted last time these sides met. At $3.45 with Unibet, the Uruguayan striker offers great value to score once again

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