Dreams of an unbeaten campaign were left in tatters last time out as United crashed 1-0 to Newcastle Jets.

Sydney FC took advantage of that slip and secured top spot with their 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix.

However, United coach Miron Bleiberg appears confident that the new boys will bounce back from the setback and the bookies seems to agree.

TAB Sportsbet have Gold Coast priced at $2.30 with Vitezslav Lavicka's Sydney FC on offer at $2.85. The draw is $3.30.

Gold Coast are also favourites with Centrebet. They are priced at $2.17 with Sydney on offer at $3.10. The draw is $3.30.

In the weekend's other Queensland fixture, Brisbane Roar are favourites to extend North Queensland Fury's winless streak. TAB Sportsbet has Fury priced at $3.30 for the win with Farina's Roar at $2.10. Centrebet is currently offering the same.