Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jun | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 May | Sydney FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | Macarthur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jun | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Adelaide United FC to score. At the same time, Sydney FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Adelaide United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' Sydney FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Elvis Kamsoba on 10.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Against the run of play, Stefan Mauk has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 37' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Craig Goodwin by Bernardo on 46 minute.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Max Burgess. He replaces Mustafa Amini on 51 minute.
- 52' Another change for Sydney FC made on 52 minute. Mustafa Amini leaves to be changed by Max Burgess.
- 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Fresh legs for Sydney FC! Bobo comes on to replace Trent Buhagiar.
- 60' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Trent Buhagiar is replaced by Bobo.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Donachie on 65.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Cavallo. He replaces Stefan Mauk on 69 minute.
- 70' Harry Van der Saag is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Talbot at the 70 minute mark.
- 71' Sydney FC make a change. Callum Talbot trudges off to be replaced by Harry Van der Saag on 71 minutes.
- 73' GOAL! Bobo scores on 73.
- 78' 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.
- 80' Adelaide United FC make a change. Lachlan Brook trudges off to be replaced by Mohamed Toure on 80 minutes.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 215 games and scored 341 goals.
- 90' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Lachlan Brook has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 1-2 Sydney FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
-
8
Stefan Mauk ↓ Joshua Cavallo 70'
- 46
- 28
- 22
- 10
- 7
-
77
Lachlan Brook ↓ Mohamed Toure 80'
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Bernardo 46'
- 15
Bench
- 6
- 14
-
27
Joshua Cavallo ↑ 70'
-
17
Mohamed Toure ↑ 80'
-
31
Bernardo ↑ 46'
- 50
- 41
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Connor O'Toole ↓ Rhyan Grant 60'
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↓ Bobo 60'
- 20
- 4
- 8
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Adam Le Fondre 59'
-
6
Mustafa Amini ↓ Max Burgess 51'
- 17
- 27
- 2
- 25
Bench
-
14
Adam Le Fondre ↑ 59'
- 1
-
23
Rhyan Grant ↑ 60'
- 3
-
22
Max Burgess ↑ 51'
-
21
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 71'
-
9
Bobo ↑ 60'
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
2022-02-04
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Sydney FC
L
2022-01-30
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-11-27
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2021-11-20
Perth Glory FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2021-06-03
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-05-29
Adelaide United FC
1–4
Sydney FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.25
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Sydney FC
71%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.