Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Jack Morgan
- Referee George Lakrindis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | Western United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Western United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Western United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Melbourne City FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 38 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 10 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 33 | Scored | 33 |
| 33 | Conceded | 25 |
| +0 | GD | +8 |
| 1.46 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 38% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Melbourne City FC host Sydney FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 8' Melbourne City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jamie MacLaren on 8.
- 11' The referee calls foul for Alex Wilkinson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rhyan Grant made 215 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 22' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Luke Brattan is replaced by Calem Nieuwenhof on 22 minute.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Adrian Luna is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 30' The referee shows Sydney FC player a Yellow card on 30.
- 35' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 36' The referee shows Sydney FC player a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne City FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 51' Alex Wilkinson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' Jamie MacLaren adds to his 0 season tally! Melbourne City FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 58' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Alexander Baumjohann exits the field as Milos Ninkovic enters on 58.
- 59' A moment of madness from Connor Metcalfe on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Melbourne City FC will be frustrated.
- 64' Nuno Reis is replacing Adrian Luna for the Melbourne City FC side.
- 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alexander Baumjohann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne City FC.
- 72' Milos Ninkovic does the damage! The net is bulging and Sydney FC surge ahead!
- 77' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Ryan McGowan gets a Yellow card.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' Ben Warland is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paulo Retre at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' Patrick Wood has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Connor Metcalfe is replaced by Taras Gomulka on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sydney FC.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
-
15
Andrew Nabbout ↓ Marco Tilio 90'
- 10
- 3
- 13
-
18
Connor Metcalfe ↓ Taras Gomulka 90'
- 22
- 7
-
20
Adrian Luna ↓ Nuno Reis 64'
- 1
Bench
- 33
- 19
-
4
Nuno Reis ↑ 64'
-
23
Marco Tilio ↑ 90'
- 14
- 17
-
16
Taras Gomulka ↑ 90'
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 23
- 4
-
8
Paulo Retre ↓ Ben Warland 87'
- 5
-
26
Luke Brattan ↓ Calem Nieuwenhof 22'
- 17
- 16
-
9
Bobo ↓ Patrick Wood 58'
Bench
- 20
-
3
Ben Warland ↑ 87'
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↑ 58'
-
27
Jordi Swibel ↑ 58'
- 2
-
28
Calem Nieuwenhof ↑ 22'
-
33
Patrick Wood ↑ 58'
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 11 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 6 |
| Mathew Leckie | 6 |
| Marco Tilio | 4 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 2 |
| Joe Lolley | 2 |
| Max Caputo | 2 |
| Medin Memeti | 2 |
Head to Head
Melbourne City FC Form
2021-02-23
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Sydney FC
W
2021-02-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-02-03
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2020-08-30
Sydney FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2020-08-26
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
W
2020-08-19
Western United FC
1–3
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Sydney FC
52%
Melbourne City FC or Sydney FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.