AAMI Park will play host to Saturday's A-League game between Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Melbourne Victory heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Victory vs. Auckland FC game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Where: AAMI Park

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Once again back in the Semi Finals, the Victory might feel a certain sense of déjà vu heading into this game.

12 months ago they took on an upstart side from New Zealand in the form of the Wellington Phoenix, knocking them out aggregate in extra time of the second leg and they would love to repeat that achievement here.

Admittedly the reigning premiers will be a slightly tougher assignment as Auckland FC plays their first ever A-League finals match.

There is always the possibility of nerves being a factor early on, combined with the Victory’s momentum after an impressive win in Western Sydney last weekend.

However this does not look like a match that will be won in the first 90 minutes and both sides will likely try their best to avoid falling into a hole ahead of the second leg in New Zealand.

Which leads to the very real possibility that this match is going to be more of an arm wrestle than a wide open affair and goals could be at a premium.

The under has hit in five of Auckland’s last seven away matches and both of the head to head matches this season.

Look for Auckland coach Steve Corica to rely on the formula that served him so well in these matches in his time with Sydney FC and back his defence to lay the foundation for success.

Which leads to the under being the best bet in this match.

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