Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Oct | Western United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Oct | Macarthur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–0 | 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 wait is over. Adelaide United FC get us underway at .
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' Against the run of play, Ryan Kitto has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' Another change for Sydney FC made on 19 minute. Adam Le Fondre leaves to be changed by Patrick Wood.
- 20' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Adam Le Fondre departs to be replaced by Patrick Wood.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Corica will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Hiroshi Ibusuki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 40.
- 45' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 48' Goal! Joe Lolley scores his 52 goal in 372 matches.
- 52' Patrick Wood is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 53' Patrick Wood does the damage! The net is bulging and Sydney FC surge ahead!
- 58' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Harry Van der Saag makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 62' Another change for Sydney FC made on 62 minute. Robert Mak leaves to be changed by Adrian Segecic.
- 65' A moment of madness from Max Burgess on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sydney FC will be frustrated.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' Juande is replacing Louis D'Arrigo for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 75' Poor challenge from Patrick Wood. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandar Popovic on 80.
- 85' Spain international Juande has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 87' Diego Caballo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The whistle greets Anthony Caceres as he departs to be replaced by Alex Parsons.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Halloran argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
-
9
Adam Le Fondre ↓ Patrick Wood 20'
- 1
- 23
-
11
Robert Mak ↓ Adrian Segecic 62'
- 26
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↓ Alex Parsons 90'
- 2
-
16
Patrick Yazbek ↓ Max Burgess 62'
- 29
Bench
- 20
- 8
-
22
Max Burgess ↑ 62'
-
21
Alex Parsons ↑ 90'
-
12
Patrick Wood ↑ 20'
-
19
Adrian Segecic ↑ 62'
Coach
Steve Corica
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 8
- 7
-
6
Louis D'Arrigo ↓ Juande 73'
- 11
-
26
Ben Halloran ↓ George Blackwood 90'
- 9
- 2
- 41
- 46
Bench
-
28
Juande ↑ 73'
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 90'
- 1
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 62'
- 47
- 55
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
2022-10-23
Sydney FC
2–2
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-10-16
Macarthur FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2022-10-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-05-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Western United FC
W
2022-04-30
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2022-04-24
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Perth Glory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
59%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.