Melbourne City, Adelaide United & more: A-League Round 15 tips

The exciting 2024/25 A-League season continues this weekend, with a six-game slate headlined by a clash between Auckland FC and Melbourne City on Sunday afternoon.

Below are our betting tips for every game of Round 15.

Western United vs Newcastle Jets

Friday, 17 January – 5:00pm AEDT – Ironbark Fields

Winners of five of their last six matches, Western United are arguably the most in-form team in the A-League right now. As they welcome the 11th-placed Newcastle Jets, expect this run to continue. Leading the way is striker Hiroshi Ibusuki, who has seven goals this season, including two last week, so expect him to find the back of the net once again.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners

Friday, 17 January – 7:35pm AEDT – CommBank Stadium

On the verge of the top six, Western Sydney have lost just one of their last seven games. They enter as strong favourites for this clash, as the 10th-placed Mariners have been in incredibly poor form. The Wanderers should be too good, but note that they have just one clean sheet this season, so add both teams to score for some added value.

Auckland FC vs Melbourne City

Saturday, 18 January – 5:00pm NZDT – Go Media Stadium

Undefeated in their last seven matches, Melbourne City have a chance to extend their lead at the top as they head across the Tasman. They face Auckland FC, who, despite their early season form, are now looking shaky with just one win in their last five. While the home side are the favourites, Melbourne City are in much better form and offer a great value selection at +240 with Marantelli Bet .

Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar

Saturday, 18 January – 5:00pm AEDT – Allianz Stadium

Sydney FC are undefeated in their last six and as they welcome the last-placed Brisbane Roar, they should keep their run going. Striker Joe Lolley is currently leading the A-League with eight goals and against the bottom side, back him to score once again at +125 with leading soccer bookies.

Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory

Saturday, 18 January – 7:05pm ACDT – Coopers Stadium

With just one loss this season, Adelaide United are one of the teams to beat, particularly at home. On the other hand, Melbourne Victory are winless in their last five and have slipped out of the top six for the first time this season. Adelaide should get the job done, with winger Zach Clough set to play a major role in the result, given he has nine direct goal contributions already this season.

Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix

Monday, 20 January – 7:00pm AEDT – Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Winning three of their last four games, Macarthur FC enter as clear favourites against the ninth-placed Wellington Phoenix. Macarthur are one of the top scoring sides in the A-League, including 10 goals in their last four games, while the Phoenix have scored just once in their last three games. So back Macarthur to win with a clean sheet at +250 with major Australian betting sites.

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