Just six teams remain in the hunt in the 2024-25 A-League season as the first week of finals get underway this weekend. We have two elimination finals to look forward to, with the Friday night fixture seeing Western United take on Adelaide United, followed by the Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. We bring you our best bets for both fixtures below!
A-League Elimination Finals Preview & Betting Tips
Western United vs Adelaide United
Friday 9th May, 7:35pm AEST
Western United and Adelaide United square off in a do-or-die elimination final, and it's shaping up to be a cracker. Western have had a mixed end to the season, but their home form has been rock solid—five straight wins at home, including a 4-2 victory over Auckland FC to close out the regular season. They’ve been scoring freely too, averaging over two goals per game across the campaign.
Defensively, though, there are some concerns. Western conceded five goals in their last two away games and have let in 75 overall this season. But at home, they've been far more disciplined, conceding only seven goals across their last five matches.
Adelaide, meanwhile, have been unpredictable. They’ve got firepower up front but have conceded 55 goals this season—the worst defensive record among finals teams. Their away form has been shaky too, with zero wins from their last seven road trips.
Western have already beaten Adelaide 3-0 at home this season, and with their current momentum and home advantage, they look set to get the job done again. Expect goals—but also expect Western to come out on top and book their spot in the semis.
Western United to Win
$1.83 (3 Units)
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory
Saturday 10th May, 7:35pm AEST
Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory face off in a crucial A-League elimination final, with the Wanderers entering the match in formidable form. They've secured four consecutive victories, as well as a remarkable 4-2 comeback against Victory in their most recent encounter at CommBank Stadium. In that match, the Wanderers overturned a 2-0 deficit, with goals from Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello, Nicolas Milanovic, and Marcus Antonsson sealing the win
Under coach Alen Stajcic, the Wanderers have climbed to fourth place on the ladder, showcasing resilience and attacking prowess. Their whopping 12-game unbeaten streak has put the rest of the league on notice, and they now loom as a genuine contender for this season’s title
Melbourne Victory, while possessing a strong attacking lineup, have shown vulnerabilities, particularly in maintaining leads. Their recent loss to the Wanderers highlighted defensive lapses and missed opportunities, issues they'll need to address to stay competitive in this knockout fixture.
Given the Wanderers' current momentum and recent success against Victory, they should have the edge and advance to the semi-finals. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage and maintain composure under pressure should be the deciding factors here.
Western Sydney Wanderers to Win
$2.25 (1.5 Units)
