Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Owen Goldrick
- Referee Greg Taylor
- Referee Alex King
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sydney FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' George Blackwood has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' GOAL! Paulo Retre fires home to make it 1-0!
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Assisted by Kosta Barbarouses with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paulo Retre makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 31' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' The Australia midfielder Riley McGree breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 2-1!
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Sydney FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Poor challenge from Ben Halloran. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Strain is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Luke Brattan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 68' Kristian Opseth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Riley McGree on 68 minute.
- 73' Ryan Kitto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nikola Mileusnic on 73 minute.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paulo Retre.
- 76' Sydney FC ring the changes. Harry Van der Saag has done his job and it is now time for Michael Zullo to step up.
- 81' Michael Marrone is replacing Ryan Strain for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 86' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 87' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Kosta Barbarouses is replaced by Jordi Swibel.
- 90' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Sydney FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 9
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 5
- 26
- 17
- 16
- 21
Bench
-
7
Michael Zullo ↑ 76'
- 18
-
27
Jordi Swibel ↑ 87'
- 24
- 2
- 25
- 30
- 28
Coach
Steve Corica
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 20
- 23
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Michael Marrone 81'
- 27
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 73'
- 14
- 26
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Kristian Opseth 68'
Bench
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 81'
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 73'
- 18
- 16
-
11
Kristian Opseth ↑ 68'
- 40
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
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
2020-01-04
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-12-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-12-01
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-11-23
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
42%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.