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The Hyundai A-League is becoming incredibly competitive now that we move into round 9. What originally appeared as though it could be a blow-out 2009 A-league season now has three teams tied for first spot on the ladder.

Gold Coast United took their second loss in a row and third for the season last weekend while Perth Glory won and is now level on points with the top ranked side. Sydney FC, now ranked third, also took a loss.

The remaining 2 games saw Adelaide United take a much needed win while Wellington Phoenix and the Central Coast Mariners had a 0-0 stalemate.

Gold Coast United V Wellington Phoenix

8:00pm Friday Night at Skilled Park

Gold Coast United is in need of a win after losing their last two matches and I believe that they will get it this week. Wellington Phoenix is far from being the strongest outfit in the A-league and that will show on Friday night.

Tip: Gold Coast United – Odds of $1.41

Perth Glory V North Queensland Fury

3:30pm Saturday at ME Bank Stadium

This is a similar story to Friday night’s match. The Perth Glory is far too strong for North Queensland and I would expect them to unleash the fury on the Fury. In fact, I would be very surprised if the Perth side slots in less than 3 goals.

Tip: Perth Glory – Odds of $1.03

Melbourne Victory V Brisbane Roar

7:30pm Saturday at Etihad Stadium

This round 9 match-up will surely be quite competitive. The two teams are ranked equally only one point away from the A-league leaders. I wouldn’t expect a result better than a draw for either side here, but it should be a great game to watch.

Tip: Draw – Odds of $3.10

Sydney FC V Central Coast Mariners

3:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Sydney Football Stadium

Sydney FC has been near the top of the ladder all season so far and a loss here could very well see them fall a fair way down. The Central Coast Mariners have the perfect opportunity on Sunday to take at least a top 3 place and I would expect them to do so after Sydney FC’s recent form.

Tip: Central Coast Mariners – Odds of $3.05

Adelaide United V Newcastle Jets

4:30pm Sunday Afternoon at Hindmarsh Stadium

This should be another competitive game with both teams floating around the bottom of the ladder. Newcastle has lost their last 3 games and I would think that this will become number 4. Adelaide had a much needed win last week and they should easily do it again.

Tip: Adelaide United – Odds of $1.85

The Hyundai A-League results continue to surprise many sports fans with results that seem to be unpredictable. Round 8 is now upon us and it is bound to be interesting.

Gold Coast United took a surprise upset with a 3-0 loss to the Central Coast Mariners. Adelaide United has suffered yet another loss this time at the hands of Melbourne going down 2-0.

Wellington Phoenix and North Queensland have taken a draw while Sydney FC and Perth Glory were both able to take a win.

Newcastle Jets V Perth Glory

8:00pm Friday Night at EnergyAustralia Stadium

I really cannot see anything but a draw in this match-up. Both teams have been playing rather average over the last few weeks and if anyone is to take the win then I would expect it to be the Perth Glory. Overall they are the better side here and we’ll see who has what it takes on Friday night.

Tip: Draw – Odds of $3.50

Gold Coast United V Melbourne Victory

7:30pm Saturday at Skilled Park

Gold Coast United continue to maintain top spot in the A-league even after last week’s 3-0 thrashing. With their form other the last couple of weeks it is hard to pick them although I do have a belief that they are professional enough to move past it. Melbourne should provide a challenge but not enough to win

Tip: Gold Coast United – Odds of $2.24

Brisbane Roar V Sydney FC

3:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Suncorp Stadium

Both teams here are more than capable of taking the victory in round 8 of the A-league. Brisbane has the odds that would suggest they are going to win although you cannot look past Sydney FC who currently sit in second place only by goal difference. My prediction is nothing more than a draw.

Tip: Draw – Odds of $3

Wellington Phoenix V Central Coast Mariners

4:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Westpac Stadium

The Mariners played great last week and are really beginning to make a statement in the a-league. While the Wellington Phoenix sit comfortably in 9^th place I really wouldn’t be surprised if the Mariners win by 3+ goals.

Tip: Central Coast Mariners – Odds of $2.60

North Queensland Fury V Adelaide United

5:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Dairy Farmers Stadium

Adelaide United has now moved up to 7^th on the A-league ladder although they really can’t be praised for this. North Queensland on the other hand has held bottom spot for the entire season so far with only one win. This will more than likely be the toughest game this weekend with both teams desperately in need of a big, morale boosting win.

Tip: Draw – Odds of $2.94