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Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Sydney FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Sun 18 Apr 2021 · 06:05 UTC Leichhardt Oval HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'
Y 33' Tomi Juric
Y 90' Al Hassan Toure
Rhyan Grant 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Leichhardt Oval.

Match Details

  • Referee Shaun Evans
  • Referee Stephen Lucas
  • Referee Owen Goldrick
  • Referee Ryan Gallagher
  • Referee Kate Jacewicz
18 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

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

12
7
5
Sydney FC 24 games · Avg 3.5 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2020-08-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-01-04 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2019-10-11 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Adelaide United FC H 2–2 D
10 Apr Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D
07 Apr Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W
04 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 3–0 W
28 Mar Adelaide United FC A 0–1 L
24 Mar Perth Glory FC A 1–1 D
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Sydney FC A 2–2 D
14 Apr Macarthur FC H 3–1 W
10 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
01 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L
28 Mar Sydney FC H 1–0 W
21 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 4–1 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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
11% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Leichhardt Oval. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC.
  • 5' Adelaide United 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.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Cavallo made 208 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' 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.
  • 19' A goal from the Brazil international Bobo! He fires home on 19 to make it 1-0!
  • 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 33' Tomi Juric was booked on 33.
  • 38' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 43' A quiet spell here at Leichhardt Oval. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 48' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 51' Magnificent from Bobo! That is 20 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 56' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 68' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Alexander Baumjohann departs to be replaced by Harry Van der Saag.
  • 73' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Ryan Strain has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 74' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Stefan Mauk departs to be replaced by Al Hassan Toure.
  • 75' What composure from Jordan Elsey! The Australia international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 79' Tomi Juric has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
  • 81' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Trent Buhagiar is hanging Bobo on the field on 81 minute.
  • 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Al Hassan Toure gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' Tomi Juric makes way for Pacifique Niyongabire at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2020-08-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-01-04 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2019-10-11 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Sydney FC

Sydney FC Form

2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC D 2021-04-10 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2021-04-07 Sydney FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2021-04-04 Melbourne Victory FC 0–3 Sydney FC W 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC L 2021-03-24 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D

Adelaide United FC Form

2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC D 2021-04-14 Adelaide United FC 3–1 Macarthur FC W 2021-04-10 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2021-04-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC L 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC W 2021-03-21 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–4 Adelaide United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC41% Draw27% Adelaide United FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
59%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC30% Draw45% Adelaide United FC25%
Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.