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 (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)
19 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.1 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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' We are underway at Sydney Football Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Harry Van der Saag gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Joshua Cavallo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 15' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sydney FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Corey Hollman gets a card.
- 27' What composure from Robert Mak! The Slovakia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 32' A quiet spell here at Sydney Football Stadium. Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
- 42' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 57' Jaiden Kucharski gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Robert Mak and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Giuseppe Bovalina. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 60 minute.
- 65' 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.
- 70' Australia international Ethan Alagich has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' Ryan Tunnicliffe, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 79' The crowd applauds Stefan Mauk as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Tunnicliffe steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 84' A stunning finish from Fabio — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 89' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Fabio departs to be replaced by Nathan Amanatidis.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Joe Lolley is replaced by Mitchell Glasson on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Sydney FC beats 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.