A-League 2025/26 Grand Final Winner Odds - Which side will win the A-League Grand Final?

Ben Darvill

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Last updated: 11 Mar 2026

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Ben Darvill 11 Mar 2026

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Melbourne City are the reigning champions of the A-League.
Newcastle Jets, Auckland FC and Sydney FC lead the odds.
Auckland FC topped the ladder last year but fell in the semi-finals.

Melbourne City are the reigning champions in the A-League (Getty Images)

Melbourne City are the reigning champions of the A-League (Getty Images)

The 2025/26 A-League has once again brought together the top teams from Australia and New Zealand, with the battle for footballing domination one that has captivated audiences across the world.

With the tournament heating up, Melbourne City arrive as the reigning champions after winning the grand final last season, but they have been enduring a difficult season, with a number of teams sitting higher than them on the ladder.

You can see the latest A-League grand final winner betting odds in the table below.

A-League 2025/26 Grand Final Winner	Odds
Newcastle Jets	3.25
Auckland FC	3.75
Sydney FC	5.50
Melbourne Victory	6.50
Adelaide United	11.00
Melbourne City	17.00
Rest of the field	17.00+

Note: Odds from Shuffle & correct on 11/3/2026

Melbourne City arrive as the champions of the A-League but they face a real fight to retain their crown after an indifferent start to the new season.

City have won five of their opening 19 while they have lost seven times and drawn seven matches.

Auckland FC are seen as one of the biggest threats to City defending their crown, with their superb campaign in 2024/25 one that will have them ear-marked as a real problem for the rest of the sides in the competition.

Sydney FC are close to Auckland in the betting, with the side looking to improve on a hugely disappointing campaign last year. At the time of writing, Sydney sit in third with 33 points while Auckland are second with 36 points.

The big movers in the betting come in the form of the Newcastle Jets. The Jets have stormed to the top of the ladder and the top of the betting. As the form side in the competition right now, they will interest a lot of bettors after opening up a four point lead at the summit.

Away from the other top three in the betting, Melbourne Victory are the only side available below 10.00, with Adelaide United, Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur next in line.

Last season, Auckland finished clear at the top, with the spots below them proving to be hotly-contested. This year, things will likely be even closer. Teams have seen players come and go, with this leaving some stronger, while it has weakened others.

The beauty of the A-League is that it rarely goes to plan. A team could arrive as one of the favourites, but things quickly turn for them as their performances do not match the pre-season hype. Could this be the way the likes of Auckland and Melbourne City go this year?

Which side do you think will win the 2025/26 A-League grand final? Can Melbourne City defend their crown, or will Auckland FC come through on being the pre-tournament favourites?