Auckland vs Macarthur: Australian Championship match betting tip

Current form

Auckland is holding its first season in the A-League, but already claims the title of the best team in the Australian championship. The New Zealand team from the very first rounds became the leader of the tournament table, having won several dry victories in a row. Then there was a slight decline in the hosts' game, but the club has never left the top three. Since the beginning of 2025, the team from Auckland suffered only one defeat, unexpectedly losing to Perth Glory (0:1) on January 11. After that, Steve Chorica charges managed to pull themselves together, beating Melbourne City (3:0) and Western Sydney Wanderers (1:0). The match with one of the main competitors, Adelaide United (2:2), ended in a draw. Thanks to these results, the hosts returned to the first line and are now two points ahead of Adelaide United.

Disqualifications and injuries

Daniel Hull will not play in the upcoming match due to injury.

Interesting trends for betting

• The team has lost only one of its last six matches.
• The hosts have won five of their seven home games this season.

Probable lineup: Poulsen - Sakai, Elliott, Pidjnaker, De Vries - Verstraete, Gallegos - Rogerson, Brimmer, Gillion - May

Current form

Macarthur finished last season in fifth place in the A-League and got into the quarter-finals of the playoffs. The Bulls were not destined to pass this stage - the team suffered a crushing defeat from Sydney (0:4). This season, the hosts are also going to play in knockout matches and so far the club has managed to stay in the top half of the table. The Bulls occupy fourth place in the standings, only ahead of fifth-placed Melbourne City by additional indicators. In the last match, the Campbelltown representatives beat Melbourne City on their home field (1:0). Before that, Macarthur unexpectedly lost to New Zealand Wellington Phoenix (1:2).

Disqualifications and injuries

Kevin Popovich will miss the game with a knee injury, while Lachlan Rose is questionable.

Interesting trends for betting

• None of the last six matches of the visitors ended in a draw
• The team has won its last four away matches in the Australian Championship

Tentative line-up: Courtauld - Wuzica, Jones, Jurman, Adamson - Brattan, Hollman, Liam Rose - Oliveira, Germain, Drew