Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 08 Jan | Macarthur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sydney FC to score. At the same time, Adelaide United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Joshua Cavallo departs to be replaced by Harry Van der Saag.
- 15' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Adelaide United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 24' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Corey Hollman on 24 minutes.
- 27' A stunning finish from Robert Mak — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 47' Sydney FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- 52' 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.
- 57' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Robert Mak departs to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski.
- 60' The crowd applauds Hiroshi Ibusuki as he leaves the pitch. Giuseppe Bovalina steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Ryan Kitto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 75' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 79' Ryan Tunnicliffe gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Stefan Mauk and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fabio makes it 2-0.
- 89' Fresh legs for Sydney FC! Nathan Amanatidis comes on to replace Fabio.
- 90' Sydney FC ring the changes. Joe Lolley has done his job and it is now time for Mitchell Glasson to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sydney FC 2-1 Adelaide United FC.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Mitchell Glasson 90'
- 1
- 23
-
11
Robert Mak ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 57'
- 26
- 17
- 4
-
9
Fabio ↓ Nathan Amanatidis 89'
- 8
-
12
Corey Hollman ↓ Max Burgess 57'
- 34
Bench
-
22
Max Burgess ↑ 57'
- 20
- 15
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 57'
- 18
-
28
Nathan Amanatidis ↑ 89'
-
19
Mitchell Glasson ↑ 90'
Coach
Ufuk Talay
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 21
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 79'
- 7
- 1
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 55
- 51
- 3
Bench
-
22
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 79'
-
2
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 10'
- 23
- 40
- 17
-
43
Giuseppe Bovalina ↑ 60'
-
42
Austin Ayoubi ↑ 79'
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
2024-02-17
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-02-09
Adelaide United FC
3–3
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-02-03
Adelaide United FC
0–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-01-25
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-01-13
Adelaide United FC
4–3
Sydney FC
W
2024-01-08
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Macarthur FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
44%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.