Punters with online bookmaker sportsbet think the return of Alessandro Del Piero will have little impact on Sydney FC’s fortunes when they host Melbourne Victory this weekend with 70 percent of money wagered on the match going on Ange Postecoglou’s men.

The Victory have firmed from $3.30 into $3.10 while Sydney FC have eased from $2.00 out to $2.20.

“The weight of money in head-to-head betting has been on the Victory to win in Sydney but we’ve also seen a few cheeky wagers on Melbourne winning 5-0 and 5-1 – no doubt they’re Victory supporters still enjoying what the Mariners did to Sydney FC last weekend and are hoping for more of the same,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

Other well backed sides in round 6 include the Brisbane Roar at $1.95 against the Melbourne Heart ($3.75) and the Central Coast Mariners at $2.62 against Wellington ($2.50) with the Mariners attracting a staggering 97 percent of money wagered on the match despite the game being played in New Zealand.

Punters however can’t split the Perth Glory ($3.30) in their match with Adelaide ($2.10) and the Western Sydney Wanderers ($2.70) against the Newcastle Jets ($2.50) with money even for each side.

If there is a red card in the ‘big blue’ between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, Sportsbet.com.au will refund losing first goal scorer, scorecast and correct score bets.

Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
A-League Round 6
Melbourne Heart v Brisbane Roar
$1.95 Brisbane Roar
$3.75 Melbourne Heart
$3.50 Draw

Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
$2.50 Newcastle Jets
$2.70 Western Sydney Wanderers
$3.30 Draw

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
$2.20 Sydney FC
$3.40 Draw
$3.10 Melbourne Victory

Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners
$2.50 Wellington Phoenix
$3.30 Draw
$2.62 Central Coast Mariners

Adelaide Reds v Perth Glory
$2.10 Adelaide Reds
$3.30 Draw
$3.30 Perth Glory