Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC - A-League Tips, Preview and Odds (18/10/2025)

Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC meet for the opening weekend of the new A-League season. We have highlighted the best betting tips and odds for this contest.

Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Tips and Predictions

Our betting tips and predictions for this key match at the start of the new A-League season should offer you plenty of help when looking for a value pick. We have assessed team strengths, likely lineups, player form, and head-to-head records to help inform your betting choices. Explore our best bets for this match below.

Match to be a Draw

Backing the draw looks the best bet here. A cagey opener can be expected between two teams that look evenly matched heading into the new campaign. Melbourne have attacking threat but it could take them some time to bed-in a host of new arrivals. Auckland were impressive defensively last term and could look to be solid away from home.

$3.60 with Unibet

Velupillay to Score or Assist

Nishan Velupillay enjoyed a fine season last time and was a real threat on the wing for Melbourne. He bagged seven goals and four assists in 23 matches and can start where he left off. Backing him to score or assist looks tempting at 2.30 with bet365

$2.30 with bet365

Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Odds

Discover more about the best odds for your A-League match betting. It is always worthwhile comparing prices with the best A-League betting sites.

The bookies have priced Melbourne as favourites for this match. You can bet on Victory to win at 2.30 with Palmerbet. However, if you think last season’s Premier winners Auckland can start with three points, they are best priced at 3.05 with bet365. Unibet have the best price for the draw.

A-League

AAMI Park, Melbourne

Melbourne Victory

Home: 2.30

vs.

18/10/2025
19:35

Draw: 3.60

Auckland FC

Away: 3.05

Bookmaker	Home	Draw	Away
bet365	2.25	3.40	3.05
Unibet	2.28	3.60	2.85
Palmerbet	2.30	3.30	2.90

Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Betting Preview

Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC start the new campaign in a repeat of last season’s semi-final clash.

It was Melbourne that booked their place in the A-League Grand Final on that occasion at the expense of last season’s Premiers.

Both teams will now be looking to mount a serious title challenge in 2025/26, and this is an intriguing early battle with that in mind.

Auckland’s push for honours last term was founded on their impressive defensive abilities, while Melbourne found their feet and added threat under new boss Arthur Diles as the season progressed.

Team News

Victory has said goodbye to a number of regulars since last season, including Ryan Teague, Kasey Bos, and Daniel Arzani. They have, however, moved to bring in former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata from Western Sydney Wanderers.

Auckland have lost goalkeeper Alex Paulsen but have added New Zealand international Oli Sail to replace him. They will be hoping Sam Cosgrove can make an impact in the final third after his arrival from Barnsley.

Betting Statistics

These important numbers could help your betting on Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC ahead of this opening clash. At AussieBet, our experienced team of betting experts aim to give you great insight as often as possible. Use this valuable information.

Auckland won in Melbourne in the regular season
Melbourne beat Auckland in the semi-finals last term
Melbourne Victory lost in the grand final after an impressive run of form at the end of last season

Where to Bet on Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC

We have listed some of the best betting sites for betting on Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC in the 2025 A-League opener. A particularly good option is bet365 – they have a wide range of markets, competitive odds, a great app and live streaming service. But you are not limited to just them. You can also use other bookies in this top five list, too. Each has good value odds to consider and a host of added features.