Jimmy and The Machine are here to give you their predictions and same game multi tips for each game this round.
Macarthur FC vs. Brisbane Roar
Friday, December 19 – Campbelltown Stadium
Preview:
Macarthur have been pretty hard to love lately – organised enough to stay in games, but nowhere near ruthless enough to put teams away.
At home they’ll want to slow this right down, lean on territory, and try to wear Brisbane out rather than blow them away. Brisbane, meanwhile, just keep chipping away, picking up points without ever looking flashy or stressed.
They’ll happily sit in their shape here, let Macarthur have the ball, and trust that a moment will come. If the Bulls don’t score first, you can almost feel the frustration creeping in again.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Brisbane 1–0 | Jimmy’s Tip Brisbane to Win 2.65 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 1–1 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.40 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – No (90 mins)
- Result – Brisbane Roar win (90 mins)
6.00 at PlayUp
Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Auckland FC
Saturday, December 19 – CommBank Stadium
Preview:
Another pretty lifeless Wanderers performance last week, with plenty of running and not much happening where it actually matters.
At home they’ll try to lift the tempo early, feed off the crowd, and force something through sheer intensity.
Auckland are the opposite right now – confident, settled, and coming off another tidy away win where they barely looked bothered.
They’ll absorb the early heat, stay patient, and back themselves to strike when Wanderers inevitably overreach.
If WSW don’t land a punch early, this starts to feel very familiar.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Auckland 1–0 | Jimmy’s Tip Auckland to Win 2.55 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 1–1 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.55 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Result – Auckland FC win (90 mins)
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – No (90 mins)
6.25 at PlayUp
Newcastle Jets vs. Sydney FC
Saturday, December 20 – McDonald Jones Stadium
Preview:
The Jets finally gave their fans something to cheer about last week, but it came after a stretch where their defence was all over the shop.
They’ll want this loud, fast and emotional, hoping momentum and home support can carry them again.
Sydney have quietly been one of the most reliable sides in the league, winning games without ever needing to panic.
They’ll slow this down, pick their spots, and wait for Newcastle to get a bit loose.
Feels like Sydney are better equipped if it turns into a thinking man’s game.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Sydney 2–1 | Jimmy’s Tip Sydney to Win 2.10 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 1–1 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 4.00 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 9.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
- Result – Sydney FC win (90 mins)
4.20 at PlayUp
Melbourne City vs. Melbourne Victory
Saturday, December 20 – AAMI Park
Preview:
City seem to have steadied things after a rough patch, playing with more control even if they’re not blowing teams away.
They’ll want the ball here, set the rhythm, and force Victory into long defensive stretches.
Victory finally snapped a poor run last week, but confidence still feels a bit shaky beneath the surface.
They’ll try to make this messy, emotional, and derby-shaped rather than technical. City usually handle these moments a little better when nerves kick in.
| Jimmy’s Prediction City 2–1 | Jimmy’s Tip City to Win 2.15 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 1–1 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.60 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Result – Melbourne City win (90 mins)
- Total goals – Under 3.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
9.00 at PlayUp
Perth Glory vs. Adelaide United
Saturday, December 20 – HBF Park
Preview:
Perth came back down to earth last week once they actually had to chase a game, and the answers weren’t really there.
At home they’ll try to make this ugly – slow tempo, physical battles, and as little flow as possible.
Adelaide remain wildly unpredictable, capable of looking brilliant or wasteful within the same half.
They’ll want to move it quicker and punish Perth if the game opens up even slightly. If Adelaide keep their heads, they should have just enough quality.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Adelaide 2–1 | Jimmy’s Tip Adelaide to Win 2.45 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 1–1 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.75 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Total corners – Over 8.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
- Result – Adelaide Utd win (90 mins)
4.50 at PlayUp
Wellington Phoenix vs. Central Coast Mariners
Sunday, December 21 – Sky Stadium
Preview:
Phoenix were flat last week and never really looked comfortable once things went against them. Back at home they’ll want a sharper start and far more intent going forward.
The Mariners keep knocking on the door without ever quite kicking it in. They’ll push the pace again and trust their movement to create openings.
This feels like one of those games where neither defence convinces.
| Jimmy’s Prediction Phoenix 2–1 | Jimmy’s Tip Phoenix to Win 2.12 at PlayUp |
| The Machine’s Prediction 2–2 Draw | The Machine’s Tip Draw 3.50 at PlayUp |
Same Game Multi:
- Double chance – Phoenix or Draw (90 mins)
- Total corners – Over 9.5 (90 mins)
- Total goals – Over 2.5 (90 mins)
- Both teams to score – Yes (90 mins)
5.00 at PlayUp