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' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Adelaide United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 13' Brilliant from the ! Ryan Kitto makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 13.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Wood is hanging Adam Le Fondre on the field on 19 minute.
- 20' Sydney FC ring the changes. Adam Le Fondre has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Wood to step up.
- 25' Sydney FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The referee calls foul for Hiroshi Ibusuki. He receives a Red card.
- 45' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' A goal from the England international Joe Lolley! He fires home on 48 to make it 1-1!
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Patrick Wood makes it 2-1.
- 53' Patrick Wood is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Harry Van der Saag makes it 3-2.
- 62' Another change for Sydney FC made on 62 minute. Robert Mak leaves to be changed by Adrian Segecic.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Max Burgess. He receives a Yellow card.
- 70' George Blackwood has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Juande is ready to make an impact after coming on for Louis D'Arrigo at the 73 minute mark.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Patrick Wood. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Alexandar Popovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' The referee shows Sydney FC player a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Alex Parsons on, Anthony Caceres off on 90 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ben Halloran.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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.

