Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at WIN Jubilee Oval.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Ashley Beecham
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 39 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 33 | Scored | 46 |
| 25 | Conceded | 36 |
| +8 | GD | +10 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 42% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sydney FC launch into their encounter with Adelaide United FC.
- 5' Brandon O'Neill has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' Siem de Jong has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' Australia international Michael Marrone has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Danny DeSilva suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Brandon O'Neill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' 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.
- 46' George Blackwood has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ken Ilso on 46 minute.
- 48' GOAL! Jacob Tratt scores on 48. Assisted by Brandon O'Neill
- 50' What a strike from Craig Goodwin! The score is 2-1.
- 55' 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.
- 60' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Alex Brosque on, Danny DeSilva off on 65 minutes.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 76' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 76 minute. Ryan Strain leaves to be changed by Michael Marrone.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Michael Jakobsen.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jacob Tratt.
- 82' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Milos Ninkovic is replaced by Paulo Retre on 82 minute.
- 87' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- With this win, Sydney FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↓ Alex Brosque 65'
- 1
- 2
- 7
- 4
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Paulo Retre 82'
- 13
- 22
- 18
Bench
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 82'
-
14
Alex Brosque ↑ 65'
- 17
- 31
Coach
Steve Corica
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 23
- 8
-
6
Vince Lia ↓ Ryan Kitto 76'
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Michael Marrone 76'
- 17
- 11
- 26
-
10
Ken Ilso ↓ George Blackwood 46'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 76'
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 76'
- 16
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 46'
Coach
Marco Kurz
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
Sydney FC Form
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-01-13
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-01-09
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-01-05
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2018-12-30
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-12-26
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2018-12-16
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
45%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.