Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Lara Lee
18 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Jan | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
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' Welcome to McDonald Jones Stadium that hosts another battle between Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC.
- 5' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Luka Jovanovic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
- 15' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Zachary de Jesus argues furiously but the card stands.
- 23' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' What composure from Joe Lolley! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Brilliant from the ! Patryk Klimala makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 46.
- 49' What a strike from Dylan Pierias! The score is 2-1.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Sydney FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Jay Barnett. He receives a card.
- 59' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 59 minute. Jay Barnett leaves to be changed by Isaias Sanchez.
- 61' Jordan Courtney-Perkins is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' Australia international Fabian Talladira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Zachary de Jesus departs to be replaced by Adrian Segecic.
- 71' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Stefan Mauk is withdrawn and Yaya Dukuly gets his opportunity.
- 75' Goal! Adrian Segecic scores his 20 goal in 215 matches.
- 77' The crowd applauds Anas Ouahim as he leaves the pitch. Jaiden Kucharski steps in for Sydney FC.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Douglas Costa. He replaces Patryk Klimala on 82 minute.
- 83' GOAL! Anthony Caceres scores on 83. Assisted by Adrian Segecic
- 85' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Austin Ayoubi on, Zach Clough off on 85 minutes.
- 90' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 23
- 17
-
9
Patryk Klimala ↓ Douglas Costa 82'
- 15
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 77'
- 4
- 21
- 6
- 12
- 42
Bench
-
11
Douglas Costa ↑ 82'
- 1
-
7
Adrian Segecic ↑ 68'
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 77'
- 24
- 20
- 37
Coach
Ufuk Talay
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Austin Ayoubi 85'
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Yaya Dukuly 71'
- 20
-
14
Jay Barnett ↓ Isaias Sanchez 59'
- 3
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↓ Luka Jovanovic 59'
- 40
- 55
- 51
- 62
-
12
Johnny Yull ↓ Ryan White 85'
Bench
- 27
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↑ 71'
-
8
Isaias Sanchez ↑ 59'
-
9
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 59'
-
42
Austin Ayoubi ↑ 85'
-
44
Ryan White ↑ 85'
- 60
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
2025-02-01
Sydney FC
4–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-01-22
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Auckland FC
D
2025-01-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2025-01-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2025-01-06
Macarthur FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.34
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
44%
Sydney FC or Adelaide United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.