Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC - A-League Semi-Final Tips, Preview and Odds

Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC will meet in the first leg of the A-League semi-finals 2025. 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 in the 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.

Velupillay to Score or Assist

Nishan Velupillay has had a fine season and is always a threat on the wing for Melbourne. He has seven goals and four assists in 23 matches and can have an impact. Sure to see plenty of the ball as the hosts are likely to enjoy more of the ball in this one.

$2.38 with bet365

Lachlan Jackson to be Booked

Auckland will have less of the ball in this clash but will look to exploit Melbourne on the counterattack. With Kasey Bos looking to get forward from left-back for the hosts this can leave left-sided centre back Lachlan Jackson exposed as he looks to cover. He has 2 bookings in 9 matches with a booking every 313 minutes.

$4.50 with Unibet

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 the first leg at 2.35 with bet365. However, if you think regular season winners Auckland can take a lead into the second leg, they are best priced at 3.00 with the same firm. Unibet have the best price for the draw.

A-League

AAMI Park, Melbourne

Melbourne Victory

Home: 2.35

vs.

17/05/2025
00:35

Draw: 3.65

Auckland FC

Away: 3.00

Bookmaker	Home	Draw	Away
bet365	2.35	3.25	3.00
Unibet	2.20	3.65	2.95
Palmerbet	2.30	3.30	2.90

Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC Betting Preview

Melbourne secured their passage to this semi-final with an Elimination game success over Western Sydney Wanderers.

They weren’t favourites for that contest but put in a good display to progress. That showing has now resulted in them being narrow favourites for this clash despite facing regular season winners Auckland FC.

With a tough second leg in Auckland on the horizon, they will be keen to take some sort of lead to New Zealand.

However, Auckland did beat Victory in the final game of the regular season and could maybe be a shorter price than some bookies have them. Much could come down to how effectively the visitors are able to shackle wingers Daniel Arzani and Nishan Velupillay.

Expect Auckland to look to then expose Melbourne on the break at times but key will be if they can get the best out of Guillermo May and his link-up when this happens.

Team News

Melbourne have named the same started XI in their last three matches and won all three, so no changes are expected.

Auckland also have no injury concerns and will look to go with the same. Guillerno May, Logan Rogerson and Max Mata could be key to their chances away from home.

Predicted Line-ups

Melbourne Victory: Jack Duncan (GK), Joshua Inserra, Roderick Miranda, Lachlan Jackson, Kasey Bos, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Daniel Arzani, Zinedine Machach, Nishan Velupillay, Nikolaos Vergos.

Auckland FC: Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Marlee Francois, Max Mata, Guillermo May.

Betting Statistics

These important numbers could help your betting on Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC ahead of this semi-final 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
Auckland drew five of their last eight matches of the regular season
Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in their last three

Where to Bet on Melbourne Victory vs Auckland FC

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