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Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Adelaide United FC
1 – 5
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 11 Nov 2023 · 08:45 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Johnny Yull 16' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Kersey
  • Referee Lara Lee

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
2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC 2023-04-07 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2022-10-23 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Sydney FC H 1–5 L
04 Nov Melbourne Victory FC A 1–1 D
29 Oct Melbourne City FC H 6–0 W
20 Oct Central Coast Mariners FC H 3–0 W
20 May Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–2 L
13 May Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–2 L
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Adelaide United FC A 5–1 W
03 Nov Melbourne City FC A 0–2 L
27 Oct Brisbane Roar FC A 0–3 L
21 Oct Melbourne Victory FC H 0–2 L
19 May Melbourne City FC A 0–4 L
12 May Melbourne City FC H 1–1 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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Coopers Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC.
  • 4' Magnificent from Joe Lolley! That is 52 goals in 375 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 9' 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.
  • 13' What a moment for Joe Lolley! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 16' That is a card for Adelaide United FC. Johnny Yull will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' Jaiden Kucharski does the damage! The net is bulging and Sydney FC surge ahead!
  • 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 41' Giuseppe Bovalina has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 284 appearances.
  • 44' Magnificent from Jaiden Kucharski! That is 7 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 46' Fabio is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 46' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Luke Duzel comes on to replace Ryan Tunnicliffe.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 67' Zach Clough adds to his 0 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 1-5 — and this changes everything.
  • 68' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Panashe Madanha is hanging Bernardo Oliveira on the field on 68 minute.
  • 69' Sydney FC make a change. Jaiden Kucharski trudges off to be replaced by Patrick Wood on 69 minutes.
  • 73' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mitchell Glasson is hanging Robert Mak on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Sydney FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Joe Lolley as he leaves the pitch. Matthew Scarcella steps in for Sydney FC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 1-5 Sydney FC.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

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

2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC 2023-04-07 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2022-10-23 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC L 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D 2023-10-29 Adelaide United FC 6–0 Melbourne City FC W 2023-10-20 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-05-20 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC L 2023-05-13 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Sydney FC Form

2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC W 2023-11-03 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Sydney FC L 2023-10-27 Brisbane Roar FC 3–0 Sydney FC L 2023-10-21 Sydney FC 0–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2023-05-19 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Sydney FC L 2023-05-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC40% Draw26% Sydney FC34%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Sydney FC
60%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC31% Draw41% Sydney FC28%
Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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