Anticipation and hype have soared to extraordinary levels ahead of the A-League meeting at Suncorp Stadium.

Big personalities, threats to boycott the game by Gold Coast's owner and Miron Bleiberg's refusal to promote the clash ave made the fixture the talk of football.

But when the talking is over and the football starts TAB Sportsbet believe Frank Farina will be the coach smiling at full-time.

Roar are priced at $2.30 with Gold Coast not too far behind at $2.85. For anyone looking at a share of the spoils the draw is on offer at $3.30.

As for the A-League's other new arrival, North Queensland Fury are priced at $3.10 to beat Sydney FC but the visitors are on offer at $2.15. The draw is $3.35.

Adelaide United are $2 to open their season with a win over much-changed Perth Glory with Dave Mitchell's men at $3.45.

Melbourne Victory are expected to begin the defence of their title with a win over Central Coast Mariners ($1.68) with Lawrie McKinna's men $4.85 to grab all three points at Etihad Stadium.

Finally, Branko Culina's Newcastle Jets are favourites to get off to a winning start with the Hunter boys priced at $1.85. Their visitors Wellington Phoenix are on offer at $4 for the win. The draw is $3.40.