Adelaide United vs Perth Glory
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Coopers Stadium
Preview:
Adelaide pinched it late against is Sydney last week, which is starting to be their forte. Meanwhile, Perth got dog-walked by the Jets at home last week, and they’re still leaking too many good chances when the game opens up.
At home, Adelaide will be happy to let Perth have harmless possession and then punish them the second they switch off. Perth’s best hope is turning it into a slow, ugly contest and hanging around until late.
Adelaide surely at home.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Adelaide United 2–1 Perth Glory | Jimmy’s Tip Adelaide to Win 2.12 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Adelaide United 2–0 Perth Glory | The Machine’s Tip Adelaide to Win 2.12 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
• Adelaide United to Win
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
• Over 8.5 Corners
4.33 at PlayUp
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Sky Stadium
Preview:
Wellington came back from 2 down last week to draw, which is great for the vibes and terrible for anyone who likes defending. Auckland had the week off, but they’ve been sitting up near the top end so the break won’t do any harm.
This should be Auckland trying to control tempo and Wellington trying to turn it into a track meet the moment it gets messy. If Auckland stay calm through the first 20, they’ll get chances as Wellington’s shape starts wobbling.
Auckland should edge this.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Wellington Phoenix 1–2 Auckland FC | Jimmy’s Tip Auckland to Win 1.83 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Wellington Phoenix 0–1 Auckland FC | The Machine’s Tip Auckland to Win 1.83 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
Auckland FC Double Chance (Win or Draw)
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
• Over 7.5 Corners
2.63 at PlayUp
Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Allianz Stadium
Preview:
Sydney copped another punch late last week and the frustration is starting to show when they don’t score second. Brisbane snagged a draw with Victory, but lately they’ve mostly been finding ways to not win games.
Sydney at home will try to start fast and actually put a game away instead of making it a soap opera. Brisbane will sit in, scrap, and hope Sydney do that thing where they dominate and still leave the door open.
Sydney should get this done at home.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Sydney FC 2–0 Brisbane Roar | Jimmy’s Tip Sydney to Win 1.75 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Sydney FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar | The Machine’s Tip Sydney to Win 1.75 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
• Sydney FC to Win
• Over 8.5 Corners
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
5.00 at PlayUp
Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – AAMI Park
Preview:
Victory had a stalemate with Brisbane last week and still look like a team that can be good for 60 minutes, then wander off mentally. City also had the week off, and they’ve been drawing a lot this season, which is fun if your hobby is mediocrity.
In a derby, City will want control and territory, while Victory will try to make it frantic and win the moments. This feels like one where whoever scores first gets to play their preferred game.
I’m leaning to a draw, but City can nick it.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Melbourne City 1–1 Melbourne Victory | Jimmy’s Tip Draw 3.30 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Melbourne City 2–1 Melbourne Victory | The Machine’s Tip City to Win 2.75 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
• Over 8.5 Corners
• Melbourne City Draw No Bet
3.10 at PlayUp
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Industree Group Stadium
Preview:
The Wanderers blew a 2–0 lead last week, and that pretty much sums up their season: noisy, chaotic, and unfinished. CCM had the week off and they’ve been hovering around the pack, still trying to find a consistent edge.
Mariners at home should be happier to keep the ball and force WSW to defend properly for once. Wanderers will try to turn it into a scrap and nick something off pressure or a set piece.
I’ve got the Mariners edging this at home.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Central Coast Mariners 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers | Jimmy’s Tip Mariners to Win 4.10 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Central Coast Mariners 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers | The Machine’s Tip Mariners to Win 4.10 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
• Central Coast Mariners Double Chance
• Under 3.5 Total Goals
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
• Over 8.5 Corners
5.75 at PlayUp
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – McDonald Jones Stadium
Preview:
Newcastle are absolutely flying and just made it seven straight wins last week, playing like they expect to score every time they go forward. Macarthur had the week off and they’re hard to beat, but they draw a stack and don’t always put teams away.
Jets at home will come out aggressive, press high, and try to win it early before Macarthur can slow it down. Macarthur’s best path is soaking pressure and making Newcastle get impatient.
Jets should win this if they play their normal tempo.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Newcastle Jets 2–1 Macarthur FC | Jimmy’s Tip Newcastle to Win 1.77 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction Newcastle Jets 3–1 Macarthur FC | The Machine’s Tip Newcastle to Win 1.77 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
• Newcastle Jets to Win
• Both Teams To Score – Yes
• Newcastle Jets Over 4.5 Team Corners
3.40 at PlayUp