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Adelaide United vs Auckland FC A-League Tips & Live Stream - Draw offers value in semi-final second leg

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Andrew Hendrie
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Last updated: Wed 13 May 2026 09:20
The A-League semi-final between Adelaide United and Auckland FC is finely balanced following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Both sides have shown a propensity for draws – notably, Adelaide are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 games, drawing six of their last nine 1-1, while Auckland have drawn five of their last six. Four of their five previous meetings also ended level, hinting at another close contest. The prediction is for yet another draw, with Adelaide favorites to progress, likely after extra-time or penalties.
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  • Adelaide & Auckland drew 1-1 in the semi-final first leg.
  • Both teams have a strong recent record of draws, especially 1-1.
  • Adelaide are tipped to qualify, possibly after extra-time or penalties.
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The A-League semi-final is evenly poised at 1-1 after last weekend's first leg and there's value on a repeat scoreline in the second leg too. I'm backing Adelaide to qualify for the final with extra-time or penalties needed. 
  • Adelaide are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 games
  • Adelaide have drawn 6 of their last 9 games
  • All 6 of those draws have ended in a 1-1 score
  • 5 of Auckland's last 6 games have ended in a draw inside 90 minutes
  • 3 of those 5 draws were by a 1-1 score
  • 4 of the 5 previous meetings ended in a draw, including the last two by a 1-1 score

Adelaide United vs Auckland FC Head To Head

Four of the five previous encounters between the teams have ended in a share of the spoils.

Adelaide United Form - Reds Difficult To Beat

It's been a superb end to the season for Adelaide - they edged out more-fancied teams to finish in second spot on the ladder, earning a week off as a result.

Despite winning just three of their last nine games, the Reds are proving very difficult to break down and beat - and that fighting spirit was on full display again in the first leg of the semi-finals.

After going down 1-0, young gun Harry Crawford found the back of the net after a nice delivery from Yaya Dukuly to give Adelaide another share of the spoils and a positive result heading home for this leg.

Club legend Craig Goodwin has come off the bench in his last two games and might be in line for a start here.

Auckland FC Form - Draw Specialists Of Late

It was a slightly disappointing end to the season for Auckland.

After being a top two mainstay for the bulk of the campaign, the Black Knights were pipped by Adelaide on the final day, forcing the Kiwi club into an elimination final against the reigning premiers.

Auckland were up for the challenge, holding off Melbourne City on penalties to advance into this semi-final tie with the Reds.

Lachlan Brook - who made his A-League debut for Adelaide - sent the home crowd into early celebrations by scoring the opening goal of the game, but Steve Corica's side couldn't hold on and now must deal with a sold-out Coopers Stadium in order to advance to a first Grand Final.

Verdict

Adelaide are backed to edge out Auckland and qualify for the Grand Final - but extra-time may be needed.

Best Bet1: Adelaide To Qualify @5/6 at bet365 - 3 Units
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Best Bet3: 1-1 Draw Correct Score @23/4 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
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Andrew Hendrie

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Andrew has been writing about sports for over a decade now after graduating with a double degree in 2013. In that time he has covered a wide range of sports, including NRL, AFL, Football (soccer), Tennis, NBA, NFL and more.


As a fan of Manchester City (since the 90s, he’s not a bandwagoner so they say), Canterbury Bulldogs and the Newcastle Jets, he’s experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows throughout the last few years.

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