The week in review (21-27 January)

A-League

While the top 6 might be fairly set, there is still a bit to play out this season. The team to watch is Sydney FC. They look to be doing well, but the ratings tell a different story. They have a rating change of -58 this season, and their predicted chance of winning the Grand Final is dropping with every round. Just a few rounds ago they were over 50% chance to win it, but that has now dropped to 35%. The match against Melbourne City might tell a lot about where they are really placed this season.

Round 17 tips

• Western Sydney v Newcastle Jets (57%)
• Central Coast v Melbourne Victory (84%)
• Adelaide United (67%) v Brisbane Roar
• Perth Glory (65%) v Wellington Phoenix
• Sydney FC (64%) v Melbourne City

BBL

Only a few games left in the BBL now, and the Stars a the only team with a real shot of making the top 4. The Strikers look like missing out after winning it last year. The Renegades have lost 13 rating points this season, which in the context of the BBL ratings is huge.

NBL

Perth sit on top of the NBL ladder but this could be deceiving. They are predicted to finish 5th, and the Bullets scrape into 4th place. That being said, Perth have a rating change of +24 in the last 7 days so maybe they are putting their game together at the right time. All teams from 1-5 in the current ladder are predicted to have around 15 wins, which means it could be a tight finish.