Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets free A-League Semi-Final 1st leg prediction, tips and preview — Sydney host the Premiers Plate winners at Allianz Stadium with the Jets the rightful favourites but the Sky Blues sitting on momentum after eliminating Melbourne Victory.
The 2025-26 A-League Men finals series kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 with the Elimination Finals, running through to the Grand Final on the weekend of 23–24 May. Top-of-the-ladder Newcastle Jets are chasing their first premiership-championship double, while second-year club Auckland FC have arguably been the story of the season with a second-placed finish in only their second A-League campaign.
Auckland FC are A-League Men's 2025-26 champions.
The Champions League semi-finals are set, and they do not disappoint. PSG take on Bayern Munich in a rematch of the 2020 final, while Atletico Madrid face Arsenal in a clash of defensive heavyweights.
Tony Popovic faces some of the toughest selection decisions in Socceroos history ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a 26-man squad to name and the tournament just weeks away, Australia's preparation has been disrupted by key injuries, fierce position battles, and the emergence of some exciting new faces demanding places.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest commercial soccer event ever staged for Australian audiences, and the Socceroos have one of the toughest group draws in recent memory.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest tournament in football history — 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 venues across three host nations, in a 39-day window from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A brings together Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic and South Africa in one of the 12 group-stage pools.
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BettingPro covers soccer betting across the biggest competitions in world football. From the A-League to the Premier League, Champions League, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, our expert tipsters deliver free betting tips and predictions for Australian punters.
| Competition | Season | Coverage |
| A-League | 2025-26 (Oct–May) | Tips, predictions, fixtures & our 2026 finals preview |
| Premier League | 2025-26 (Aug–May) | Weekly tips & predictions |
| Champions League | 2025-26 | Match previews & best bets |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 | June–July 2026 | Groups, odds, Socceroos guide, betting tips |
| Socceroos & International | Year-round | Socceroos fixtures, friendlies, qualifiers |
New to football betting? Our football betting guide walks through the main markets and how to build a smarter soccer bet.
Match Result (1X2): Back the home win, draw, or away win. The most popular soccer bet globally. Check out our predicted Socceroos World Cup squad.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Predict whether both teams will score at least one goal, regardless of the result.
Over/Under Goals: Bet on whether the total goals in a match will be over or under a set line (commonly 2.5).
Asian Handicap: Eliminates the draw option by giving one team a goal start. Popular for matches with a clear favourite.
Goalscorer Markets: First goalscorer, anytime goalscorer, or last goalscorer. Back a player to find the net.
Correct Score: Predict the exact final score. High odds, high risk, big payouts.
Same Game Multi: Combine match result, goals, goalscorers and other selections from the same match into one bet.
Our top picks for soccer betting in Australia:
For detailed comparisons, visit our best soccer betting sites guide.
What is the best soccer betting site in Australia?
bet365 offers the widest range of soccer markets globally. Neds and Ladbrokes also provide deep coverage of A-League and international football. Compare all options on our soccer betting sites page.
Can I bet on the A-League in Australia?
Yes. All major Australian bookmakers offer comprehensive A-League betting markets including match result, goalscorers, over/under and same game multis.
When is the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Australia (Socceroos) are in Group D with the USA, Paraguay and Türkiye.
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