A-League Week 3 Tips 2026 | SGM Bets & Predictions!

Brisbane finally got off the mark against Perth, which is a welcome change after last season’s endless misery. The Roar weren’t spectacular, but they’ll take a win without asking for a receipt.

Auckland, meanwhile, followed their City win by getting absolutely smoked by the Wanderers. Their backline was all over the shop and Brisbane will fancy nicking a goal or two. Good luck picking which defence turns up.

The Jets just keep drawing. A point against Macarthur followed their F3 Derby stalemate, and the reigning premiers still haven’t looked much like champions.

Wellington have knocked over Victory and then shut out Central Coast to make it two from two. The Phoenix are flying while Newcastle are still trying to get off the runway. The visitors look tempting, but the Jets at home aren’t an automatic write-off.

City have had a rotten start. Auckland slapped them in the opener and the Melbourne Derby only produced another point, so they’re already chasing their first win.

Sydney couldn’t find a way through the Wanderers in their opening derby, but they followed that by sneaking past Adelaide. AAMI Park gives City the home-ground tick, but the Sky Blues have at least managed to get a win on the board. This has one defensive brain fade deciding it written all over it.

Macarthur have started well enough, pinching Perth late before splitting the points with the Jets. They’ve looked organised without scaring the life out of anyone.

The Wanderers have been the exact opposite. After the Sydney Derby snoozefest, they absolutely smoked Auckland, pumping five past the champions. If they bring even half that swagger to Campbelltown, Macarthur could have their hands full.

Victory still haven’t won, and the Melbourne Derby did little to lift the mood after their opening loss to Wellington. They’re not getting dog walked, but they’re hardly putting the fear into anyone either.

Central Coast showed a bit in the F3 Derby before Wellington shut them out. The Mariners have had their moments, but Victory’s home crowd will want something to shout about soon. A scrappy home win wouldn’t shock anyone.

Perth have already turned two competitive games into two defeats. They were in it against Macarthur and Brisbane but managed to leave both empty-handed, which is a rotten habit to start the season with.

Adelaide had their opener postponed before being narrowly beaten by Sydney, so they’re still chasing their first domestic points. They’ve got enough quality to punish a shaky defence, though. This is the sort of home game Glory need to win. Actually doing it is another matter.