Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Western United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 18 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–3 | 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)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC.
- 5' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Joe Gauci has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' , a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Jay Barnett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' Magnificent from Craig Goodwin! That is 44 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Louis D'Arrigo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' Adelaide United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 64' Ethan Alagich is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jay Barnett at the 64 minute mark.
- 65' The whistle greets Hiroshi Ibusuki as he departs to be replaced by Luka Jovanovic.
- 70' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 77' Another change for Sydney FC made on 77 minute. Diego Caballo leaves to be changed by Joel King.
- 78' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Joel King on, Diego Caballo off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Adam Le Fondre is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 85' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Zach Clough departs to be replaced by Nestor Irankunda.
- 88' Sydney FC make a change. Anthony Caceres trudges off to be replaced by Paulo Retre on 88 minutes.
- 90' Adelaide United FC make a change. Ryan Kitto trudges off to be replaced by Panashe Madanha on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Nestor Irankunda 85'
- 21
- 3
- 46
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↓ Panashe Madanha 90'
- 6
- 11
- 26
-
18
Jay Barnett ↓ Ethan Alagich 65'
- 9
Bench
- 1
- 37
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 85'
- 41
-
55
Ethan Alagich ↑ 65'
-
35
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 65'
-
36
Panashe Madanha ↑ 90'
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
-
18
Diego Caballo ↓ Joel King 77'
- 1
- 23
- 4
-
11
Robert Mak ↓ Patrick Wood 88'
- 26
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↓ Paulo Retre 88'
-
22
Max Burgess ↓ Adrian Segecic 88'
- 28
Bench
-
9
Adam Le Fondre ↑ 64'
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 88'
-
3
Joel King ↑ 77'
-
12
Patrick Wood ↑ 88'
-
19
Adrian Segecic ↑ 88'
- 29
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
2023-04-07
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-03-17
Adelaide United FC
5–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2023-03-11
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-03-03
Adelaide United FC
4–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-02-26
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Sydney FC
53%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.