Sunday , 15 November 2026

Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2021-22
Sydney FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Tue 12 Apr 2022 · 09:05 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 40' Craig Goodwin
Rhyan Grant 43' Y
Milos Ninkovic 57' Y
Y 66' Joshua Cavallo
Y 79' Alexandar Popovic
Patrick Yazbek 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .

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

13
7
5
Sydney FC 25 games · Avg 3.4 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Adelaide United FC H 2–3 L
09 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 5–0 W
06 Apr Melbourne City FC A 0–4 L
02 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 3–2 W
30 Mar Macarthur FC H 2–2 D
25 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 0–2 L
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Sydney FC A 3–2 W
08 Apr Macarthur FC H 1–0 W
02 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 0–1 L
26 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–3 L
20 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
16 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Sydney FC Adelaide United FC
#2 Position #12
7 Points 1
4 Played 3
2 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 2
7 Scored 3
4 Conceded 8
+3 GD -5
1.75 PPG 0.33
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts). Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G
Adelaide United FC
Brody Burkitt 2 G
Joey Garuccio 1 G

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' The 42-year-old Alex Wilkinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' GOAL! Rhyan Grant scores on 6.
  • 11' Anthony Caceres is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
  • 16' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 31' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' Brilliant from the ! Craig Goodwin makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 36.
  • 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Craig Goodwin on 40.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rhyan Grant.
  • 46' Adelaide United FC make a change. Lachlan Brook trudges off to be replaced by Bernardo on 46 minutes.
  • 51' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bernardo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Milos Ninkovic on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Against the run of play, Trent Buhagiar has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Joshua Cavallo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 69' Another change for Sydney FC made on 69 minute. Milos Ninkovic leaves to be changed by Max Burgess.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Nathan Konstandopoulos on, Zach Clough off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Hiroshi Ibusuki is replaced by George Blackwood.
  • 79' Adelaide United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Luciano Narsingh. He replaces Trent Buhagiar on 83 minute.
  • 88' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 89' George Blackwood doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' George Blackwood is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 90' The whistle greets Patrick Yazbek as he departs to be replaced by Bobo.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

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

2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2021-05-29 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC 2021-03-28 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Sydney FC

Sydney FC Form

2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC L 2022-04-09 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–5 Sydney FC W 2022-04-06 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Sydney FC L 2022-04-02 Sydney FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2022-03-30 Sydney FC 2–2 Macarthur FC D 2022-03-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–0 Sydney FC L

Adelaide United FC Form

2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC W 2022-04-08 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Macarthur FC W 2022-04-02 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Melbourne Victory FC L 2022-03-26 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC L 2022-03-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–0 Adelaide United FC D 2022-03-16 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.96 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC61% Draw20% Adelaide United FC19%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 4.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 59%
41%
± 4.5 40%
60%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
39%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC53% Draw33% Adelaide United FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
3 – 0
6.3%
1 – 1
6.3%
4 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
4 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 32% — 68%
-2 32% 19% 49%
-1.5 51% — 49%
-1 51% 19% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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