Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Adelaide United FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sun 28 Mar 2021 · 07:10 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45+6' · FT 45+8'
Louis D'Arrigo 15' Y
Stefan Mauk 59' Y
Yengi Kusini 63' Y
Y 79' Luke Ivanovic

Overview

Match Preview

Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Cream
  • Referee Shaun Evans
  • Referee Paul Cetrangolo
  • Referee Kate Jacewicz
  • Referee

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

5
7
12
Adelaide United FC 24 games · Avg 3.5 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2020-08-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-01-04 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2019-10-11 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Sydney FC 2019-03-01 Sydney FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Mar Sydney FC H 1–0 W
21 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 4–1 W
13 Mar Melbourne Victory FC A 3–1 W
05 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–1 W
27 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 3–2 W
19 Feb Central Coast Mariners FC H 3–2 W
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Mar Adelaide United FC A 0–1 L
24 Mar Perth Glory FC A 1–1 D
13 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–1 W
10 Mar Western United FC H 2–0 W
06 Mar Brisbane Roar FC A 1–1 D
28 Feb Macarthur FC H 0–1 L

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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sydney FC.
  • 5' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 14' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Javi Lopez has done his job and it is now time for Juande to step up.
  • 15' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Louis D'Arrigo.
  • 20' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Halloran, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Australia international Harry Van der Saag has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' Sydney FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stefan Mauk.
  • 63' Poor challenge from Kusini Yengi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 73' The whistle greets Harry Van der Saag as he departs to be replaced by Alexander Baumjohann.
  • 76' What composure from Craig Goodwin! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Pacifique Niyongabire on, Stefan Mauk off on 77 minutes.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Luke Ivanovic gets a Yellow card.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Luke Brattan is replaced by Patrick Wood.
  • 89' Patrick Wood, a Australia , has 15 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Joe Caletti comes on to replace Craig Goodwin.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Adelaide United FC players.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2020-08-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-01-04 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2019-10-11 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Sydney FC 2019-03-01 Sydney FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC W 2021-03-21 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–4 Adelaide United FC W 2021-03-13 Melbourne Victory FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC W 2021-03-05 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2021-02-27 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC W 2021-02-19 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W

Sydney FC Form

2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC L 2021-03-24 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2021-03-13 Sydney FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2021-03-10 Sydney FC 2–0 Western United FC W 2021-03-06 Brisbane Roar FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2021-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Macarthur FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC45% Draw28% Sydney FC27%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Sydney FC
55%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC28% Draw49% Sydney FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.