Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee Adam Powers
23 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jul | Perth Glory FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 25 Jul | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jul | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Western United FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Jul | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jul | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #5 |
| 43 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 46 | Scored | 33 |
| 36 | Conceded | 25 |
| +10 | GD | +8 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 46% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Paulo Retre is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
- 13' Jordan Elsey makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Adelaide United FC that had 233 games and scored 368 goals.
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Zuvela made 215 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' Australia international Ben Halloran has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' That is a Yellow card for Adelaide United FC. Riley McGree will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' GOAL! Adam Le Fondre scores on 39. Assisted by Trent Buhagiar
- 44' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryan Kitto suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Pacifique Niyongabire on, Lachlan Brook off on 63 minutes.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 78 minute. Kristian Opseth leaves to be changed by Al Hassan Toure.
- 83' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Ryan Strain gets a Yellow card.
- 83' Sydney FC ring the changes. Alexander Baumjohann has done his job and it is now time for Luke Ivanovic to step up.
- 85' Joel King gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Michael Zullo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Riley McGree is replaced by George Blackwood on 87 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 7
- 18
- 4
- 26
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ George Blackwood 87'
- 11
- 42
Bench
- 2
- 27
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 87'
-
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 63'
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 78'
- 36
- 40
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 12
- 1
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Joel King 85'
- 4
- 8
- 10
- 5
- 17
- 21
Bench
-
11
Kosta Barbarouses ↑ 78'
- 20
-
19
Christopher Zuvela ↑ 78'
-
16
Joel King ↑ 85'
-
18
Luke Ivanovic ↑ 83'
- 2
- 28
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bobo | 8 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 7 |
| Joe Lolley | 6 |
| Craig Goodwin | 5 |
| Archie Goodwin | 4 |
| Patryk Klimala | 3 |
| Patrick Wood | 3 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2020-08-06
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2020-07-30
Adelaide United FC
5–3
Perth Glory FC
W
2020-07-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2020-07-19
Brisbane Roar FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2020-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2020-03-07
Adelaide United FC
1–5
Western United FC
L
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sydney FC
64%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.