Three of Australia's leading bookmakers have Ernie Merrick's men as favourites to take the three points and stretch their lead at the top of the A-League to six points.

TAB Sportsbet have Victory priced at $2.15 for the win, Sydney FC are $3.15 with the draw at $3.30.

Sydney FC fans confident that history will repeat itself can get $34 on a 3-0 away win. Home supporters predicting a thumping triumph for the home side can get $19 on a 3-0 win for Melbourne Victory.

Centrebet also have Melbourne at $2.15 for the victory, Vitezslav Lavicka's team are $3.30 and the draw is $3.20.

Sportsbet has Victory at $2.15 for the win, Sydney are $3.25 and the draw is $3.30.