Every A-League Men head-to-head record on BettingPro: 66 matchups, the full competitive record since 2018-19, and the last 10 meetings for each.
The complete Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Sydney FC head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Perth Glory head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Melbourne City head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Macarthur FC head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The complete Adelaide United vs Auckland FC head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
The A-League Men season runs from October to May, 28 matchweeks of Australian and New Zealand club football. At BettingPro, our football experts serve up free A-League betting tips and predictions across every round of the home-and-away season, the finals series and the Grand Final.
With 12 clubs going head-to-head from October through to the Grand Final, there is plenty for Australian punters to get stuck into every week. Whether you follow Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, one of the New Zealand sides or a newer outfit, our guide walks you through the markets, the bet types and the strategy behind smarter A-League betting.
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The A-League Men is the top tier of professional club football in Australia and New Zealand. The competition features 12 clubs playing a home-and-away regular season, followed by a finals series that builds to the Grand Final. The 2026/27 season kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026, when Sydney FC host Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium in the first Sydney Derby ever to open a men’s season. The campaign runs across 28 matchweeks, with each club playing 26 games.
Two pieces of silverware are on the line each season. The Premiers’ Plate goes to the club that finishes top of the regular-season ladder, while the Championship is decided on the pitch in the Grand Final. For Australian and New Zealand fans, the A-League’s Friday-to-Sunday scheduling and local time zones make it ideal for weekend betting, with no need to stay up for overseas kickoffs.
The markets you will find on every A-League fixture at Australian-licensed bookmakers:
| Market | How it works |
|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) | Home win, draw or away win. A-League games are often tight, so the draw is worth more attention than most punters give it. |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes/no on both sides scoring. A popular pick given the league’s open, attacking reputation. |
| Over/Under Goals | Over 2.5 is the most-traded line. Operators also post 1.5, 3.5 and Asian lines such as 2.25 and 2.75. |
| Goalscorer | First, anytime or last scorer. Anytime is the cleanest starting point. |
| Same Game Multi | Combine result, goals, scorers and cards from one match. Correlated legs can drag the price below true odds. |
| Season Futures | Premiers’ Plate, Grand Final Championship, finals qualification and the Golden Boot. |
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The A-League Men is the premier professional football competition in Australia, and uniquely for a domestic league, it also includes clubs from New Zealand. It sits at the top of the Australian football pyramid and showcases the best local talent alongside marquee international signings each season.
The competition is contested by 12 clubs across Australia and New Zealand. Each plays a home-and-away regular season, with three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss.
| Club | Home ground | City |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | Coopers Stadium | Adelaide |
| Auckland FC | Go Media Stadium | Auckland |
| Brisbane Roar | Suncorp Stadium, Kayo Stadium | Brisbane |
| Central Coast Mariners | Polytec Stadium | Gosford |
| Macarthur FC | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | Campbelltown, Sydney |
| Melbourne City | AAMI Park | Melbourne |
| Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park | Melbourne |
| Newcastle Jets | McDonald Jones Stadium | Newcastle |
| Perth Glory | HBF Park | Perth |
| Sydney FC | Allianz Stadium | Sydney |
| Wellington Phoenix | Hnry Stadium | Wellington |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | CommBank Stadium | Parramatta, Sydney |
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory share AAMI Park, so the Melbourne Derby has no true travelling side. Full fixture dates, kickoff times and results for every club are on our A-League fixtures, results and ladder page.
Unlike many overseas leagues, the A-League champion is not simply the club that tops the ladder. The regular-season leader is awarded the Premiers’ Plate, but the Championship is settled through a finals series that culminates in the Grand Final. This two-trophy structure means there is meaningful football, and plenty of betting interest, right through to the end of the season.
Auckland FC are the reigning Champions, having won the 2025/26 A-League Grand Final 1-0 over Sydney FC. It capped a remarkable run in the club’s debut era, a genuine fairytale story for the New Zealand side. Central Coast Mariners have been the dominant force of recent seasons, establishing themselves as the benchmark other clubs have been chasing.
Because the A-League awards two separate honours each year, it is worth keeping the distinction clear when you bet on season futures. The Premiers’ Plate rewards consistency across the full home-and-away campaign, while the Championship rewards whoever peaks in the finals series and wins the Grand Final. It is common for the two trophies to be lifted by different clubs in the same season.
A-League betting is a favourite among Australian and New Zealand punters, largely because the fixtures are scheduled in local time zones and land across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is no need to set an alarm for the early hours the way there is with European football. Most Australian-licensed bookmakers open A-League markets as soon as fixtures are confirmed and continue trading in-play right through to full-time.
Matches are spread across Australian and New Zealand time zones, so kickoff times can vary depending on the host city. Always check the confirmed start time for each fixture, allowing for the difference between eastern states, Western Australia and New Zealand, as well as daylight saving where it applies.
For viewing in Australia and New Zealand, A-League matches are available through a mix of free-to-air and streaming options, so check your local listings for each round. Bookmakers do not typically offer free A-League live streaming, although some operators provide in-play data trackers and quick-cashout tools to support live betting.
The simplest soccer market: pick the home team to win (1), the draw (X), or the away team to win (2). A-League matches are frequently competitive and closely matched, which can make the draw a more valuable option than punters expect, particularly in derbies.
A yes/no market on whether both teams will find the net during the match. The A-League has a reputation for open, attacking football, so the “Yes” side of this market is a popular pick across the round.
Total combined goals across both teams. Over/Under 2.5 is the most-traded line in the A-League, but operators also offer 0.5, 1.5, 3.5 and 4.5 lines along with Asian total lines (e.g. 2.25, 2.75) that split your stake across two lines for partial refunds on edge results.
Back a player to score first, anytime, last, or a brace/hat-trick. Anytime scorer is the cleanest beginner market. Recognised A-League strikers and marquee signings are usually the shortest-priced options, with defenders and defensive midfielders drifting out to much longer odds.
Combine multiple markets from the same A-League match into a single bet, for example home team to win, both teams to score, plus a named player to score anytime. Australian operators have made the SGM their flagship soccer product, but be aware that correlations between selections can drag the price below true odds.
Asian Handicap eliminates the draw outcome and gives the underdog a head start (or the favourite a deficit) in fractional or whole-goal increments. Draw No Bet is its simpler cousin: bet on either team to win outright and get your stake refunded if the match ends level.
Long-term markets that settle at the end of the season. The most popular A-League futures include the Premiers’ Plate winner, the Grand Final Championship, finals qualification and the top goalscorer (Golden Boot).
The A-League is the headline domestic competition, but there is plenty more football to bet on across our coverage. Start with our soccer hub for the latest tips and predictions across every league we cover.
Closer to home, every A-League club also enters the Australia Cup, the national knockout competition that runs from July to the October final. A-League sides join at the Round of 32 and draw NPL opposition, which is where the upsets come from: multiple A-League clubs are knocked out by lower-league opposition most years. It is the only competition where a semi-professional side can knock a professional one out.
For the biggest overseas action, our EPL tips page covers the English Premier League round by round, while our UEFA Champions League tips page follows Europe’s premier club competition. Australian and New Zealand punters often combine A-League fixtures with these overseas matches across a full weekend of football.
A-League betting can be a fun way to add interest to a weekend of football, but it should always stay within your means. Set a deposit limit before each round, treat any stake as the price of entertainment rather than a route to easy money, and never chase losses. If gambling is becoming a problem for you or someone close to you, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. 18+ T&C’s apply.
Where can I find free A-League tips?
BettingPro.com.au provides free A-League predictions and betting tips. Check our soccer hub for the latest coverage.
When does the A-League season start?
The 2026/27 A-League Men season kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 with the Sydney Derby at Allianz Stadium, followed by Auckland FC v Melbourne City, Macarthur v Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory across the opening round. Matches are scheduled across Australian and New Zealand time zones, so check local listings for confirmed kickoff times.
How is the A-League champion decided?
The Premiers’ Plate goes to the club that finishes top of the regular-season ladder, while the Championship is won by the team that wins the Grand Final at the end of the finals series.
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