Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC — A League at nib Stadium.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Josh Manella
- Referee Arvin Shanmuganathan
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #5 |
| 31 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 33 |
| 39 | Conceded | 25 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Perth Glory FC get us underway at nib Stadium.
- 5' Sydney FC have won 341 goals from 215 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Alex Brosque has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 10.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Perth Glory FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 18' What a strike from Adam Le Fondre! The score is 0-1.
- 23' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' Josh Brillante is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sydney FC tonight.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Franjic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' Perth Glory 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.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danny DeSilva, as he is very good at scoring at nib Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 60' Joel Chianese has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ivan Franjic on 60 minute.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Perth Glory FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
- 67' The crowd applauds Andy Keogh as he leaves the pitch. Brendon Santalab steps in for Perth Glory FC.
- 72' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 76' The referee shows Sydney FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' Juande catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Shane Lowry is booked for Perth Glory FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 79' Scott Neville is ready to make an impact after coming on for Juande at the 79 minute mark.
- 83' Sydney FC make a change. Alex Brosque trudges off to be replaced by Danny DeSilva on 83 minutes.
- 87' What a strike from Danny DeSilva! The score is 0-2.
- 90' The Australia Chris Ikonomidis breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 1-2!
- 90' Michael Zullo makes way for Jacob Tratt at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
- It finishes all square. Perth Glory FC and Sydney FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Juande ↓ Scott Neville 79'
-
5
Ivan Franjic ↓ Joel Chianese 60'
- 33
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 88
-
9
Andy Keogh C ↓ Brendon Santalab 67'
- 19
- 3
- 16
Bench
- 1
-
23
Scott Neville ↑ 79'
- 15
-
7
Joel Chianese ↑ 60'
-
11
Brendon Santalab ↑ 67'
Coach
Tony Popović
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 1
- 23
- 2
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Jacob Tratt 90'
- 4
- 10
- 13
-
14
Alex Brosque C ↓ Danny DeSilva 83'
-
22
Siem de Jong ↓ Paulo Retre 60'
Bench
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↑ 83'
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 60'
-
18
Jacob Tratt ↑ 90'
- 31
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Lolley | 9 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 6 |
| Robert Mak | 4 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
| Joel Chianese | 2 |
| Milos Ninkovic | 2 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 2 |
| Adam Taggart | 2 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2018-12-21
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Sydney FC
L
2018-12-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
W
2018-12-08
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2018-12-02
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2018-11-25
Perth Glory FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2018-11-11
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
W
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Perth Glory FC or Sydney FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Sydney FC
71%
Perth Glory FC or Sydney FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.