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Adelaide United vs Macarthur A-League Betting Tips - Reds to draw again

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Andrew Hendrie
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Last updated: Sat 18 Apr 2026 19:44
Adelaide United faces Macarthur FC in a crucial match tipped to conclude Macarthur's finals hopes. Adelaide holds a draw-heavy record, with five of their last six matches ending 1-1. Macarthur, struggling to leap into the finals, must win their remaining games. Betting trends suggest under 3.5 goals is likely. Despite past upsets, Macarthur stutters towards the season's end, adding intensity to their upcoming clash. Will Adelaide's draw dominance continue, or can Macarthur reignite their campaign with a pivotal win?
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  • Adelaide United has drawn 5 of their last 6 matches, predominantly 1-1.
  • Macarthur's finals hopes rely on winning remaining matches, despite recent setbacks.
  • Under 3.5 goals predicted; recent clashes often see low scores.
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Macarthur's finals hopes are tipped to end when they face Adelaide United, who are the draw specialists of late. Under 3.5 goals is the best bet on the recent trends.
  • Adelaide have drawn 5 of their last 6 games
  • All five of those draws have been by a 1-1 score
  • Adelaide and Macarthur's most-recent outing resulted in a 1-1 draw
  • Under 3.5 goals has landed in five of the last six meetings
  • Under 3.5 goals has landed in five of Adelaide's last six games

Adelaide United vs Macarthur FC Head To Head

Macarthur came away 2-1 winners in Campbelltown back in Round 2 before a 1-1 share of the spoils at Coopers in Round 15.

Adelaide United Draw Specialists

Adelaide come into this encounter with a 10-7-7 record on the season and in fourth spot on the ladder, equal on points with Sydney.

Overall, it's been a good season for the Reds, but if they'd just converted a couple of their draws into wins over the last month, they could be right in the minor premiership picture - or at the very least, battling for a top two finish.

Adelaide have earned 1-1 draws with both of the top two in Auckland and Newcastle over the last fortnight.

Airton Andrioli's side were unlucky not to secure all three points on the road against the Jets last week. 

Ryan White put his side ahead in the 72nd minute and Adelaide also had the ball in the back of the net on two other occasions, only to be ruled out. Daniel Wilmering then equalised for the Jets in the 94th minute.

Macarthur FC Stumbling Badly

Macarthur head into this showdown with a 8-7-9 record on the season and in seventh spot on the ladder, trailing Melbourne City in sixth by four points with two games remaining.

A big mid-season collapse put Macarthur in a hole that looks too deep to climb out from - basically the Bulls need to win their remaining two games and hope City or Victory lose their last two in order to sneak into the finals.

Mile Sterjovski's side looked on course for a late-season resurgence after upstaging both the top two in Auckland and Newcastle.

However, Macarthur stumbled badly last week, suffering a 3-1 defeat to struggling Perth, effectively ending their season.

Verdict

Under 3.5 goals is backed as the best bet, with value on the 1-1 draw trend with Adelaide games continuing.

Best Bet1: Under 3.5 Total Goals @17/25 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
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