Our A-League Matchweek 1 predictions and best bets for the 2026/27 season, from the Sydney Derby on Friday 16 October to Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory on Sunday.
South Melbourne beat Melbourne Victory on penalties to win the 2026 Australia Cup final, the first NPL club to lift the trophy since the competition began in 2014.
Tony Popovic named the Socceroos’ 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 1 June 2026 (AEST), and Australia went on to reach the Round of 32 before going out to Egypt on penalties.
Australia host Brazil twice in Queensland this September: Townsville on Friday 25 September and Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday 29 September, both at 8:00pm AEST. Match details, the markets worth a look and our reads on both fixtures in the Socceroos' first assignment since the World Cup.
The 2026 Champions League semi-finals: PSG beat Bayern Munich and Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid, before PSG won the final on penalties.
The 2026 Champions League quarter-finals: every tie, result and kick-off time in Australia, as PSG, Bayern, Arsenal and Atlético reached the last four.
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 Central Coast Mariners 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 Western Sydney Wanderers 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 Wellington Phoenix head-to-head record: every A-League meeting since 2018-19, the last 10 results and the trends for this fixture.
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BettingPro covers soccer betting across the biggest competitions in world football, with free tips and predictions for Australian punters every week. The 2026/27 A-League season starts on Friday 16 October: our A-League tips carry a pick for every game, alongside the Premier League, the Champions League and our 2026 World Cup coverage.
| Competition | Season | Coverage |
| A-League | 2026-27 (Oct–May) | Tips, round-by-round predictions, fixtures & our finals guide |
| Premier League | 2026-27 (Aug–May) | Weekly tips & predictions |
| Champions League | 2026-27 | 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 |
| Australia Cup | July–October 2026 | South Melbourne won the 2026 final on penalties. Read the result, the full winners honour roll and every A-League v NPL giant-killing |
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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