Sydney FC vs Melbourne City Prediction & Tips | A-League | FootballTips.app
Sydney FC
HomeFull Time
0 - 1
HT: 0 - 0
Tuesday 17 March
Melbourne City
AwaySydney FCTimelineMelbourne City
2nd Half
Toure A.Out: Campuzano V.
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46'
Caputo M.Assist: Arzani D.
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53'
Kuen A.
62'
Grant A.Out: Tisserand M.
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63'
Walatee A.Out: Quintal T.
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63'
Macallister M.Out: Stamatelopoulos A.
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63'
Rashani E.Out: Arzani D.
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63'
Memeti M.Out: Caputo M.
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69'
Schreiber Z.Out: Rahmani K.
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69'
Durakovic E.Out: Kuen A.
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69'
Okon-Engstler P.
76'
Shillington H.Out: Younis M.
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86'
Youlley R.Out: Quispe Cordova P. A.
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86'
Top stats
0.74Expected goals (xG)2.82
55%Ball possession45%
16Total shots18
2Shots on target5
0Big chances6
1Corner kicks5
86% (434/506)Passes83% (333/400)
1Yellow cards1
Shots
0.74Expected goals (xG)2.82
0.41xG on target (xGOT)0.83
16Total shots18
2Shots on target5
8Shots off target8
6Blocked shots5
10Shots inside the box13
6Shots outside the box5
0Hit the woodwork1
0Headed goals1
Attack
0Big chances6
1Corner kicks5
26Touches in opposition box29
1Accurate through passes2
0Offsides3
7Free kicks8
Passes
86% (434/506)Passes83% (333/400)
44% (19/43)Long passes29% (12/41)
70% (85/122)Passes in final third70% (73/105)
8% (1/13)Crosses24% (4/17)
0.80Expected assists (xA)1.77
17Throw ins14
Defense
8Fouls7
60% (15/25)Tackles56% (15/27)
60Duels won54
15Clearances20
3Interceptions8
2Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
3Goalkeeper saves3
0.83xGOT faced0.41
-0.17Goals prevented0.41
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.27
X3.54
22.91
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 35% on target vs Away 32% on target
Standings: Home GD +8 (33pts) vs Away GD -7 (22pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+26), Creativity (+30)
donut_small Win Probabilities
92%
Sydney FC Win
4%
Draw
3%
Melbourne City Win
Sydney FC
Draw
Melbourne City
Match Preview
Sydney FC will square off against Melbourne City in an A-League matchup at the Juventus Stadium on March 17, 2026.
Sydney FC sits in the 3rd position, while Melbourne City trails in 10th place in the league standings.
Sydney FC boasts 33 points, compared to Melbourne City's 22 points.
Statistically, Sydney FC has recorded a 56 percent win rate at home this season.
On the other hand, Melbourne City has had 3 draws in their last 6 matches across all leagues.
In past meetings, over 2.5 goals have been scored in 6 of Sydney FC's last 10 matches against Melbourne City in the A-League.
Furthermore, 83 percent of Melbourne City's last 6 A-League matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals scored.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 20 / 19 matchesSydney FCvsMelbourne City
radarTeam Profile
Sydney FC
Melbourne City
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56Attack30
shield
64Defense55
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65Possession58
gps_fixed
54Efficiency50
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53Creativity23
gavel
60Discipline59
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
28Goals Scored20
20Goals Conceded27
8Clean Sheets7
54Big Chances37
37Big Chances Missed24
0Penalty Goals1
gps_fixedShooting
317Total Shots230
110Shots on Target71
swap_horizPassing & Possession
54.1%Avg Possession57.4%
9,616Total Passes9,671
84.0%Pass Accuracy82.7%
shieldDefending
300Tackles287
158Interceptions170
81Saves56
47.2%Duels Won46.5%
gavelDiscipline
193Fouls216
34Yellow Cards31
1Red Cards0
33Offsides42
analyticsOther
102Corners111
169Successful Dribbles107
3Errors Leading to Goal9
6.88Avg Rating6.70
League Standings Context
For Sydney FC
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Auckland | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 39 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 33 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
For Melbourne City
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wellington Phoenix | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| 10 | Melbourne City | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 22 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
42.9/ 97.8
Dangerous Attacks
49.7/ 108.3
35.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
15.8
Total Shots
11.0
54.0%
Possession
55.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
1.4
Goals Scored / Match
1.0
1.0
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Head-to-Head Summary
1
Sydney FC Wins
17%
2
Draws
33%
3
Melbourne City Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Sydney FC | Melbourne City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 70%14/20 | 95%19/20 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 45%9/20 | 55%11/20 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35%7/20 | 70%14/20 |
* Based on last 20 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Sydney FC
Au1
Sydney FC
2 - 2
Melbourne Victory
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 0
Brisbane Roar
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 1
Auckland
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 2
Adelaide United
Au1
Sydney FC
4 - 1
WS Wanderers
Au1
Sydney FC
0 - 2
Wellington Phoenix
Home Games: Sydney FC
Au1
Sydney FC
2 - 2
Melbourne Victory
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 0
Brisbane Roar
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 1
Auckland
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 2
Adelaide United
Au1
Sydney FC
4 - 1
WS Wanderers
Au1
Sydney FC
0 - 2
Wellington Phoenix
Last 6: Melbourne City
ACL
Buriram United
0 - 0
Melbourne City
Au1
Auckland
3 - 0
Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
Away Games: Melbourne City
ACL
Buriram United
0 - 0
Melbourne City
Au1
Auckland
3 - 0
Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.27
X3.54
22.91
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 35% on target vs Away 32% on target
Standings: Home GD +8 (33pts) vs Away GD -7 (22pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+26), Creativity (+30)
Match Preview
Sydney FC will square off against Melbourne City in an A-League matchup at the Juventus Stadium on March 17, 2026.
Sydney FC sits in the 3rd position, while Melbourne City trails in 10th place in the league standings.
Sydney FC boasts 33 points, compared to Melbourne City's 22 points.
Statistically, Sydney FC has recorded a 56 percent win rate at home this season.
On the other hand, Melbourne City has had 3 draws in their last 6 matches across all leagues.
In past meetings, over 2.5 goals have been scored in 6 of Sydney FC's last 10 matches against Melbourne City in the A-League.
Furthermore, 83 percent of Melbourne City's last 6 A-League matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals scored.
League Standings Context
For Sydney FC
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Auckland | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 39 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 33 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
For Melbourne City
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wellington Phoenix | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| 10 | Melbourne City | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 22 |
Team Performance (Avg)
1.4
Goals Scored / Match
1.0
1.0
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Sydney FC | Melbourne City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 70%14/20 | 95%19/20 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 45%9/20 | 55%11/20 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35%7/20 | 70%14/20 |
* Based on last 20 matches
donut_small Win Probabilities
92%
Sydney FC Win
4%
Draw
3%
Melbourne City Win
Sydney FC
Draw
Melbourne City
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 20 / 19 matchesSydney FCvsMelbourne City
radarTeam Profile
Sydney FC
Melbourne City
sports_soccer
56Attack30
shield
64Defense55
swap_horiz
65Possession58
gps_fixed
54Efficiency50
auto_fix_high
53Creativity23
gavel
60Discipline59
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
28Goals Scored20
20Goals Conceded27
8Clean Sheets7
54Big Chances37
37Big Chances Missed24
0Penalty Goals1
gps_fixedShooting
317Total Shots230
110Shots on Target71
swap_horizPassing & Possession
54.1%Avg Possession57.4%
9,616Total Passes9,671
84.0%Pass Accuracy82.7%
shieldDefending
300Tackles287
158Interceptions170
81Saves56
47.2%Duels Won46.5%
gavelDiscipline
193Fouls216
34Yellow Cards31
1Red Cards0
33Offsides42
analyticsOther
102Corners111
169Successful Dribbles107
3Errors Leading to Goal9
6.88Avg Rating6.70
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
42.9/ 97.8
Dangerous Attacks
49.7/ 108.3
35.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
15.8
Total Shots
11.0
54.0%
Possession
55.0%
Head-to-Head Summary
1
Sydney FC Wins
17%
2
Draws
33%
3
Melbourne City Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Past Matches
Last 6: Sydney FC
Au1
Sydney FC
2 - 2
Melbourne Victory
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 0
Brisbane Roar
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 1
Auckland
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 2
Adelaide United
Au1
Sydney FC
4 - 1
WS Wanderers
Au1
Sydney FC
0 - 2
Wellington Phoenix
Home Games: Sydney FC
Au1
Sydney FC
2 - 2
Melbourne Victory
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 0
Brisbane Roar
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 1
Auckland
Au1
Sydney FC
1 - 2
Adelaide United
Au1
Sydney FC
4 - 1
WS Wanderers
Au1
Sydney FC
0 - 2
Wellington Phoenix
Last 6: Melbourne City
ACL
Buriram United
0 - 0
Melbourne City
Au1
Auckland
3 - 0
Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
Away Games: Melbourne City
ACL
Buriram United
0 - 0
Melbourne City
Au1
Auckland
3 - 0
Melbourne City
ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
1 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
WS Wanderers
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
2 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
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