A-League week 8 betting guide, free bonuses and multi tips

AFTER an unfortunate set of circumstances that led to the Melbourne Victory and the Wellington Phoenix game being called off last week, A-League fans have a full set of fixtures to enjoy in round eight.

Both Melbourne teams are looking to close the gap on league leaders Sydney FC as they face two bottom three sides, the Roar and the Wanderers clash in an interesting battle in Sydney while the Sky Blues host the winless Reds in a match that could get ugly for the visitors.

It shapes as a finals defining match up, even at this early stage.

All odds for the eighth week of the A-League season were provided by Sportsbet.com.au, who is offering punters a fantastic inducement for those yet to sign up.

New customers can get their first bet at Sportsbet matched up to the value of $501.

Selections for the week 8 A-League multi:

Western Sydney Wanderers to defeat Brisbane Roar ($2.40)

Melbourne Victory to beat Newcastle Jets ($1.45)

Sydney FC to beat Adelaide United ($1.60)

Melbourne City to win against Wellington Phoenix ($1.85)

Combined multi value: $8.10 @ Sportsbet.com.au

Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Brisbane Roar

Friday, November 25 from 7.50pm AEDST Spotless Stadium, Sydney

Two powerhouse A-League clubs kick off our multi on Friday night as Brisbane travel south to face the Wanderers in the west of Sydney.

The Wanderers have not won in their last five games but have been incredibly unlucky in that stretch.

Western Sydney has only failed to score once in that five game streak.

The Roar are on a five game undefeated streak which includes three wins, but they have been less than convincing across that period.

We are backing the Wanderers continue their good run against the Roar – which has seen them win two of their last three against their opponents – en route to end their winless streak.

Western Sydney Wanderers to win – $2.80

Melbourne Victory vs. Newcastle Jets

Saturday, November 26 from 5.35pm AEDST, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne

The Victory and the Jets are the next port of call for our multi.

Newcastle has just one point from their last month of football and they are in dire need of a win. The Jets have blown out to $34 in title betting at Sportsbet.com.au.

The Victory missed last week’s match due to the earthquakes in New Zealand.

Melbourne are well rested and ready to go – it spells big trouble for the Jets.

Victory should win this comfortably.

Melbourne Victory to win – $1.45

Sydney FC vs. Adelaide United

Saturday, November 26 from 7.50pm AEDST, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

The title favourite Sydney FC host the reigning premiers Adelaide United on Saturday night for the third leg of our multi.

The Sky Blues’ winning streak came to an end last week but they are still undefeated this campaign after drawing 1-1 alongside Brisbane.

Adelaide’s winless streak continued last week after the Reds went down 3-1 to the Glory away from home.

The Reds are now $15 to defend their title at Sportsbet.com.au.

This looks like a formality on paper. Sydney FC should hammer the Reds to continue their reign at the top.

Sydney FC to win – $1.60

Melbourne City vs. Wellington Phoenix

Sunday, November 27 from 5.15pm AEDST, AAMI Park, Melbourne

A cross-Tasman rivalry reignites on Sunday afternoon as the Phoenix travel to Australia to face City in Melbourne.

Wellington bring terrific form into the contest. They have won two of their last three matches.

Last week’s match against the Victory was declared a draw after the earthquakes in New Zealand.

City bring in patchy form into this one after recording a win, a loss and a draw from their last three outings.

Bruno Fornaroli is in spectacular goal scoring touch this season and has scored four goals across his last month of football.

Last year’s Golden Boot winner is $1.57 to score at anytime on Sunday afternoon.

We think it should be a return to form for City here. They have too much class in the front third for the ‘nix who have kept just two clean sheets this season.

Melbourne City to win – $1.50

A-League Promotions for Round 8

The A-League rolls into the eight week of action and punters have been able to take full advantage of all the cash back specials the bookmakers have put up throughout the season.

The eighth round of games is no different.

For those who are sick of going down by one leg never fear, the betting agencies have listened.

Sportsbet.com.au’s multi insurance deal extends to all the top-tier competitions, so punters will be able to invest their hard earned cash knowing if they get a bad beat it will not be the end of the world.

Place a four or more legged multi result bet on the A-League or any other international soccer competition this weekend and you miss out by one leg you get your stake back up to $50.

Rather place a correct score bet this weekend? Sportsbet has you covered.

Place a bet on the score between the Brisbane Roar and the Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night at Spotless Stadium and if your team wins but you do not nail the score you will get your cash back up to $50.

Crownbet.com.au is running a multi insurance promotion this weekend which includes both the A-League and all the big competitions around the world.

Place a four or more legged multi this weekend at Crownbet and if your multi goes down by one leg you will get cash back in the form of bonus bets up to the value of $50.