Sunday , 15 November 2026

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

A League · 2020-21
Adelaide United FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 29 May 2021 · 09:10 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Elsey 41' Y
Jordan Elsey 63' R
Y 88' Patrick Wood
Y 89' Patrick Wood
Y 90' Harry Van der Saag

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

5
7
13
Adelaide United FC 25 games · Avg 3.4 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 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

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 May Sydney FC H 1–4 L
23 May Melbourne Victory FC A 1–0 W
19 May Perth Glory FC A 1–2 L
16 May Brisbane Roar FC H 1–0 W
13 May Melbourne City FC A 1–4 L
07 May Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–0 D
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 May Adelaide United FC A 4–1 W
23 May Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
19 May Melbourne Victory FC H 2–0 W
15 May Western United FC A 1–0 W
08 May Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–1 D
01 May Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Adelaide United FC Sydney FC
#12 Position #2
1 Points 7
3 Played 4
0 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
3 Scored 7
8 Conceded 4
-5 GD +3
0.33 PPG 1.75
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Adelaide United FC
Brody Burkitt 2 G
Joey Garuccio 1 G
Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Sydney FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 6' Adam Le Fondre has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
  • 11' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 26' The 27-year-old James Delianov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' Jordan Elsey is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
  • 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 51' Australia international Joel King has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 54' Adam Le Fondre is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bobo makes it 0-3.
  • 59' What a moment for Bobo! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 63' Jordan Elsey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 63.
  • 68' Kosta Barbarouses is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
  • 69' Ben Halloran makes way for Michael Marrone at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Ryan Strain is replaced by Pacifique Niyongabire.
  • 71' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Patrick Wood makes no mistake. 0-5!
  • 75' The crowd applauds Joel King as he leaves the pitch. Ben Warland steps in for Sydney FC.
  • 77' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Caletti is hanging Joshua Cavallo on the field on 77 minute.
  • 79' Luke Ivanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bobo at the 79 minute mark.
  • 83' Yaya Dukuly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Al Hassan Toure on 83 minute.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Patrick Wood. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Patrick Wood on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sydney FC will be frustrated.
  • 89' A goal from the Australia international Yaya Dukuly! He fires home on 89 to make it 1-5!
  • 90' Harry Van der Saag is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The points are shared — Adelaide United FC 1-4 Sydney FC. Honours even.

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

2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 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

Adelaide United FC Form

2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC L 2021-05-23 Melbourne Victory FC 0–1 Adelaide United FC W 2021-05-19 Perth Glory FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC L 2021-05-16 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Brisbane Roar FC W 2021-05-13 Melbourne City FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC L 2021-05-07 Adelaide United FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D

Sydney FC Form

2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC W 2021-05-23 Sydney FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2021-05-19 Sydney FC 2–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2021-05-15 Western United FC 0–1 Sydney FC W 2021-05-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.95 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.62 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Sydney FC to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC17% Draw21% Sydney FC62%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
38%
Draw or Sydney FC
83%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC11% Draw36% Sydney FC53%
Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
7.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 4
5.3%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 7% 89%
-0.5 11% — 89%
+0.5 28% — 72%
+1 28% 21% 51%
+1.5 49% — 51%
+2 49% 20% 30%
+2.5 70% — 30%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

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