South Melbourne - Auckland: betting tip and bets for the Australian Cup match (August 13, 2025) from the UPU

South Melbourne

Australia

Australia Cup

13 August 02:30

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Auckland FC

New Zealand

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The match between South Melbourne and Auckland will take place as part of the 1/8 finals of the Australian Cup. The hosts failed to qualify for the NPL Victoria playoffs, and the guests took first place in the regular season of the A-League, where they spent only the first season. Who will be able to go further on August 13? The answer is in our betting tip

Command Analysis

South Melbourne

South Melbourne has failed to show a successful performance in the NPL Victoria this season. The club finished only ninth in the regular season, seven points behind the playoff zone. At the same time, the team avoided the struggle for survival, beating the three worst by 12 points. In the previous round of the national cup, representatives of Melbourne managed to win a minimal victory over South Hobart (2:1).

Auckland FC

Auckland had a great first season in the A-League. The club was established only in 2024, but immediately took first place in the standings. However, winning the regular season did not help the visitors to succeed in the playoffs. The New Zealand team unexpectedly lost in the semi-finals to Melbourne Victory. In the first round of the Australian Cup, the visitors easily dealt with the Gold Coast Knights (4-0).

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1.5) on Auckland

2.00

We think that the team from Auckland will be able to win a big victory. In the last round, the New Zealanders defeated the Gold Coast Knights, who were in the playoff zone of their league. South Melbourne is clearly not stronger, because even in their league, the hosts do not stand out. Most likely, the A-League leader will be able to defeat his opponent.

Our betting tip is an Asian handicap (-1.5) for Auckland in 2.00

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