Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Sydney FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 06:00 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Zachary de Jesus 18' Y
Rhyan Grant 56' Y
Y 57' Jay Barnett
Jordan Courtney-Perkins 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Shaun Evans
  • Referee Lara Lee

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

12
7
5
Sydney FC 24 games · Avg 3.5 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-01 Sydney FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC 2024-12-20 Adelaide United FC 3–3 Sydney FC 2024-02-17 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2024-01-13 Adelaide United FC 4–3 Sydney FC 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sydney FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Australia international Anthony Caceres has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Zachary de Jesus is booked for Sydney FC — card on 18.
  • 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patryk Klimala is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
  • 28' Yaya Dukuly, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 33' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 36' Joe Lolley makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sydney FC are in front.
  • 41' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 46' Goal! Patryk Klimala scores his 30 goal in 8 matches.
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Dylan Pierias makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' It’s gonna be a card for Rhyan Grant.
  • 57' That is a card for Adelaide United FC. Jay Barnett will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Jay Barnett as he leaves the pitch. Isaias Sanchez steps in for Adelaide United FC.
  • 61' Jordan Courtney-Perkins is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
  • 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' The whistle greets Zachary de Jesus as he departs to be replaced by Adrian Segecic.
  • 71' Yaya Dukuly is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stefan Mauk at the 71 minute mark.
  • 75' Magnificent from Adrian Segecic! That is 21 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Jaiden Kucharski on, Anas Ouahim off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Douglas Costa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Patryk Klimala on 82 minute.
  • 83' What a moment for Anthony Caceres! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 85' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Zach Clough by Austin Ayoubi on 85 minute.
  • 90' Adelaide United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • It finishes all square. Sydney FC and Adelaide United FC share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-02-01 Sydney FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC 2024-12-20 Adelaide United FC 3–3 Sydney FC 2024-02-17 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2024-01-13 Adelaide United FC 4–3 Sydney FC 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC

Sydney FC Form

2025-02-01 Sydney FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC W 2025-01-24 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Sydney FC L 2025-01-18 Sydney FC 3–4 Brisbane Roar FC L 2025-01-15 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Sydney FC D 2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2025-01-08 Sydney FC 3–0 Perth Glory FC W

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

✓ Correct
Sydney FC56% Draw22% Adelaide United FC22%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
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

✓ Correct
Sydney FC42% Draw38% Adelaide United FC20%
Actual: 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.