Competition: A-League
Market: Goal to be scored in both halves
Odds: 4/7 @ BetUS
In what could prove to be another thrilling A-League battle on Friday morning, Melbourne Victory will welcome Adelaide to AAMI Park.
Starting with the hosts, putting in a sensational derby performance against arch-rivals Melbourne City last week as they stormed their way to a thumping 3-1 victory on their travels, the Victory will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Finding a route back into the play-off places, Arthur Diles’ men have registered seven points from their previous three A-League showdowns and they are enjoying their most fruitful spell of 2026 so far. Landing an action-packed 3-2 win against Wellington earlier in the month, the Dark Blues have also found a real clinical edge in the final third. Breezing their way to an iconic 4-0 romp against historic foes Sydney on January 26th, Diles’ side have notched 11 goals in their last five A-League battles. It should also be highlighted, Melbourne Victory have suffered just a sole defeat at AAMI Park since returning from November’s international break. Getting the New Year underway with another 3-2 win against Perth, Friday’s hosts will be looking to make another statement here.
As for the visitors, while Adelaide might have got February underway with their own respective 3-2 defeat at home against Newcastle, the Reds have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Putting in their own dominant display last week as they stormed their way to a thumping 4-0 victory against Perth, Airton Andrioli’s side find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Winning four of their previous six A-League showdowns and suffering just a single domestic defeat since January 4th, Friday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Including a frantic 3-2 victory away at Brisbane on January 24th, Adelaide have bagged at least a pair of goals in six of their previous seven A-League appearances. It should also be highlighted, Andrioli’s camp have notched 32 goals in their 18 top-flight matchups this season and they hold the second-best attacking tally among Australia’s elite. Two camps who are scrapping it out in the play-off hunt, we are expecting an enjoyable A-League battle on Friday morning.
Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United 4/7 for Friday’s A-League matchup @ BetUS