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Previews & Betting Tips: 2024/25 A-League Men’s Elimination Finals
The business end of the 2024/25 A-League Men’s season is here, with elimination finals set to deliver drama, passion, and high-stakes football. Below are match previews and betting tips for this weekend’s do-or-die fixtures.
Western United vs Adelaide United
???? Friday, May 9 | ⏰ 7:35 PM AEST | ???? Ironbark Fields
What a turnaround it’s been for Western United. Just a season removed from a near-bottom finish, John Aloisi has worked wonders to steer the side to 3rd place. Now, they are eyeing a second Grand Final appearance. Their form at Ironbark Fields has been near-impenetrable — five straight home wins and only four goals conceded in that stretch speak volumes about their defensive solidity.
Adelaide, meanwhile, clinched the final playoff spot, edging out an out-of-form Sydney FC. This will be head coach Carl Veart’s final campaign at the helm, and his players will be eager to extend his tenure by at least one more week. The ‘Reds’ are on a three-match unbeaten run and feature a potent offensive duo in Stephen Mark (8 goals, 2 assists) and Zac Clough (7 goals, 9 assists).
However, against Western United’s stifling defence and with star striker Archie Goodwin still dealing with injury, Adelaide could be up against it.
Form Guide:
– Western United: W 4-2 vs Auckland FC, W 1-0 vs Sydney FC, L 1-2 vs Brisbane Roar
– Adelaide United: D 0-0 vs Melbourne City, D 1-1 vs Brisbane Roar, W 3-2 vs Wellington Phoenix
Key Players to Watch:
– Noah Botic (WUN): 12 goals, 6 assists
– Hiroshi Ibusuki (WUN): 10 goals, 1 assist
– Riku Danzaki (WUN): 4 goals, 7 assists
– Matthew Grimaldi (WUN): 5 goals, 1 assist
From front to back, ‘The Green & Black’ look the more complete side. With FIFA imposing a transfer ban on the club for the next three windows, expect the current crop to leave everything on the pitch in the pursuit of glory.
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– Western United to win: $1.80 (BetR, Bet365)
– WUN to score first: $1.50 (Bet365)
– Anytime goalscorer: Noah Botic or Hiroshi Ibusuki at $1.95 (Bet365)
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory
???? Saturday, May 10 | ⏰ 7:35 PM AEST | ???? CommBank Stadium
CommBank Stadium is primed for an electric Saturday night as 4th-placed Western Sydney Wanderers take on 5th-placed Melbourne Victory in what is shaping up to be a thrilling elimination clash.
The Wanderers are flying under Alen Stajcic, currently riding a 12-game unbeaten streak — second-longest in club history. Going toe-to-toe with them will be a resilient Melbourne Victory squad that has managed three wins from their last five. With a semi-final spot up for grabs, this will be one to watch.
Nicolas Milanovic has been a standout for the home side, delivering 12 goals and 6 assists in his farewell season. On the opposite end, Nishan Velupillay has stepped up for Victory with 7 goals and 4 assists.
Form Guide:
– Western Sydney: W 3-1 vs Macarthur FC, W 1-0 vs Newcastle Jets, D 2-2 vs Melbourne City
– Melbourne Victory: D 1-1 vs Newcastle Jets, W 2-1 vs Macarthur FC, L 0-2 vs Auckland FC
Melbourne Victory will need to be at their very best to leave Parramatta with a result. Their recent away form is shaky — one win from their last six on the road and 11 goals conceded in the last five away games. In contrast, the Wanderers are in red-hot form and have already shown their resilience, most notably in their last meeting with Melbourne when they overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2.
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– Western Sydney Wanderers to win: $2.40 (Bet365)
– Victory to score the final goal: $2.05 (Dabble)
– First-half goals over 0.5: $1.28 | Second-half goals over 1.5: $1.72 (Bet
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