Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC — A League at HBF Park.
- Perth Glory FC 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Arvin Shanmuganathan
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Matthew Southern
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 31 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 7 |
| 5 | Conceded | 4 |
| +3 | GD | +3 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Perth Glory FC this season
Perth Glory FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Perth Glory FC are 5th (6 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
| Jaiden Kucharski | 3 G | 1 A |
| Matt Ellis | 2 G | |
| Tom Lawrence | 1 G | |
| Stefan Colakovski | 1 G | |
| Tadiwanashe Kuzamba | 1 G |
Sydney FC
| Aly Toure | 4 G | 1 A |
| Oriola Sunday | 1 G | 2 A |
| Gabriel Popovic | 1 G | |
| Rhys Youlley | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at HBF Park as Perth Glory FC face off against Sydney FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The 44-year-old Brendon Santalab has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 13' Joel Chianese doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' Perth Glory FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sydney FC backline.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Perth Glory FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' Joel Chianese makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Perth Glory FC are in front.
- 29' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 34' Tomislav Mrcela has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 210 appearances.
- 39' Matt Spiranovic was booked on 39.
- 41' Siem de Jong is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
- 45' Brilliant from the ! Brendon Santalab makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 48' Brendon Santalab with the second goal in the match!
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Perth Glory FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Sydney FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' Perth Glory FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' The Perth Glory FC manager makes a substitution. Brendon Santalab departs to be replaced by Andy Keogh.
- 66' Danny DeSilva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Brosque at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adam Le Fondre makes it 4-1.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juande on 70.
- 75' A quiet spell here at HBF Park. Perth Glory FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 77' The crowd applauds Siem de Jong as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Caceres steps in for Sydney FC.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shane Lowry.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Scott Neville. He replaces Jason Davidson on 81 minute.
- 86' Sydney 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.
- 89' A change in the Perth Glory FC ranks — Diego Castro exits the field as Jacob Italiano enters on 89.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 33
- 4
-
17
Diego Castro C ↓ Jacob Italiano 89'
- 88
- 7
-
11
Brendon Santalab ↓ Andy Keogh 64'
-
3
Jason Davidson ↓ Scott Neville 81'
- 16
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
23
Scott Neville ↑ 81'
- 20
-
9
Andy Keogh ↑ 64'
-
21
Jacob Italiano ↑ 89'
Coach
Tony Popović
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Josh Brillante ↓ Luke Ivanovic 81'
- 9
- 1
- 2
- 7
- 4
- 8
- 10
- 13
-
14
Alex Brosque C ↓ Danny DeSilva 66'
-
22
Siem de Jong ↓ Anthony Caceres 77'
Bench
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↑ 66'
- 20
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↑ 77'
- 18
-
31
Luke Ivanovic ↑ 81'
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 |
Perth Glory FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Perth Glory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sydney FC
54%
Perth Glory FC or Sydney FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Perth Glory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.