Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Dec | Western United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 08 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 10 Nov | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–2 | 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
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.
- 5' What composure from Archie Goodwin! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 10' 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.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stefan Mauk is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sydney FC.
- 16' What an equalizer from Douglas Costa!
- 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Adelaide United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 25' A goal from the Australia international Stefan Mauk! He fires home on 25 to make it 2-1!
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' Zach Clough has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
- 41' Zach Clough, a England , has 10 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' Douglas Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Jaiden Kucharski gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Patrick Wood and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Archie Goodwin gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 58' Sydney FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 63' Another substitution for Sydney FC to replace Joe Lolley by Joel King on 63 minute.
- 68' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Anas Ouahim is booked for Sydney FC — card on 69.
- 74' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Stefan Mauk is withdrawn and Ryan White gets his opportunity.
- 80' Joel King has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Isaias Sanchez. He replaces Archie Goodwin on 81 minute.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Douglas Costa doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' The crowd applauds Zach Clough as he leaves the pitch. Johnny Yull steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Ben Folami ↓ Yaya Dukuly 75'
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Johnny Yull 90'
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Ryan White 75'
- 7
- 20
- 1
- 14
- 3
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↓ Isaias Sanchez 81'
- 55
- 51
Bench
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↑ 75'
-
8
Isaias Sanchez ↑ 81'
- 9
- 13
-
12
Johnny Yull ↑ 90'
- 42
-
44
Ryan White ↑ 75'
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Joel King 63'
- 11
- 23
- 17
- 15
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Tiago Quintal 75'
- 4
-
13
Patrick Wood ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 46'
- 41
- 3
- 12
Bench
- 1
-
16
Joel King ↑ 63'
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 46'
- 5
- 24
- 28
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 75'
Coach
Ufuk Talay
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
2024-12-20
Adelaide United FC
3–3
Sydney FC
D
2024-12-13
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-12-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-11-29
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-11-23
Brisbane Roar FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-11-09
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.87
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sydney FC
58%
Adelaide United FC or Sydney FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 17% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.