Jimmy and The Machine are here to give you their predictions and same game multi tips for each game this round.
Melbourne City vs. Auckland FC
Friday, January 16 – AAMI Park
Preview:
City will be filthy about dropping one at home last week, because they had plenty of ball and still found a way to lose.
They’ll want to tighten up, control this from the first ten minutes, and actually turn pressure into goals this time.
Auckland are still one of the calmer sides going around — they don’t get rattled, and they’re happy to let you have it until you make a mistake.
They’ll try to keep City in front of them, then sting them when City overcommits or gets impatient.
Feels like a proper “who blinks first” game, and it won’t take much to swing it.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Melbourne City 2–1 Auckland FC | Jimmy’s Tip City to Win 2.50 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Melbourne City 1–1 Auckland FC | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.15 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 9.5 (90 mins)
- Total goals – Over 2.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
3.60 at PlayUp
Perth Glory vs. Brisbane Roar
Friday, January 16 – HBF Park
Preview:
Perth have been hard to read — one week they look like world beaters, the next they look like they’ve never met each other.
At home they’ll want to make it physical and annoying, and drag Brisbane into a scrap for second balls and set pieces.
Brisbane have been on the wrong end of a few lately and they need a response, because the “we tried hard” stuff only lasts so long.
They’ll try to keep it tight early, stay disciplined, and pinch a goal when Perth switch off.
This screams low-scoring arm wrestle unless someone gifts a stupid one.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Perth Glory 1–1 Brisbane Roar | Jimmy’s Tip Draw 3.50 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Perth Glory 1–0 Brisbane Roar | The Machine’s Tip Perth to Win 2.08 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Result – Perth Glory win (90 mins)
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – No (90 mins)
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
5.00 at PlayUp
Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Newcastle Jets
Saturday, January 17 – CommBank Stadium
Preview:
Wanderers finally got a win on the board and they’ll want to back it up, because their season has been stuck in neutral for ages.
At home they’ll try to start hot, push numbers forward, and make it a proper loud night where the Jets don’t get comfy.
Newcastle have been one of the form sides recently and they’re not shy about travelling — they’ll come here believing they can take points again.
They’ll press, play direct when they need to, and back themselves to create chances even if Wanderers have more of the ball.
If WSW don’t take their early chances, Jets are the exact kind of team that nick one and ruin your weekend.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Newcastle Jets 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers | Jimmy’s Tip Jets to Win 3.10 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Western Sydney Wanderers 2–2 Newcastle Jets | The Machine’s Tip Draw at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Result – Wanderers win (90 mins)
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – No (90 mins)
6.50 at PlayUp
Central Coast Mariners vs. Macarthur FC
Saturday, January 17 – Polytec Stadium
Preview:
Mariners just got absolutely smacked last week and they’ll be desperate to show some pride back at home.
They’ll try to lift the intensity early, make it messy, and basically win the right to play before they worry about looking pretty.
Macarthur are the kings of annoying games — slow tempo, broken rhythm, and always hanging around to pinch something.
They’ll sit in, frustrate, and wait for CCM to do something silly in possession.
If Mariners don’t score first, this could turn into another long night of huffing and puffing.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Macarthur FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners | Jimmy’s Tip Macarthur to Win 2.20 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Central Coast Mariners 1–1 Macarthur FC | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.50 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total goals – exactly 2 (90 mins)
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – No (90 mins)
8.00 at PlayUp
Adelaide United vs. Melbourne Victory
Saturday, January 17 – Coopers Stadium
Preview:
Adelaide have been leaking goals and dropping points in spots where they shouldn’t, and the fans are starting to get sick of it.
At home they’ll try to start fast, get bodies around the box, and make Victory defend facing their own goal.
Victory have been up and down, but you usually know what you’re getting — effort, pressure, and a few moments of chaos either way.
They’ll look to keep it tight early and then punish Adelaide if they leave gaps behind the ball.
This could get spicy if there’s an early goal, because both sides can go to water when it gets messy.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Adelaide United 2–1 Melbourne Victory | Jimmy’s Tip Adelaide to Win 2.80 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Adelaide United 1–1 Melbourne Victory | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.65 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
3.80 at PlayUp
Sydney FC vs. Wellington Phoenix
Sunday, January 18 – Allianz Stadium
Preview:
Sydney just put Macarthur away comfortably last round and they’ll want to keep rolling, especially back at Allianz.
They’ll control the ball, squeeze territory, and basically keep Wellington stuck in their own half until something breaks.
Wellington had a proper entertaining draw last week, but they still look like a team that can go from sharp to sloppy in ten minutes flat.
They’ll try to make this chaotic early, press when they can, and hope Sydney don’t get set in their rhythm.
If Sydney score first, this could be one of those nights where Wellington chase shadows for 90.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Sydney FC 2–0 Wellington Phoenix | Jimmy’s Tip Sydney to Win 1.45 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Sydney FC 2–1 Wellington Phoenix | The Machine’s Tip Sydney to Win 1.45 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 10.5 (90 mins)
- Total goals – Over 2.5 (90 mins)
- Result – Sydney FC win (90 mins)
3.80 at PlayUp