Sydney FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sydney FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Richard Naumovski (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–4 | D |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 39 | Points | 42 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 6 |
| 33 | Scored | 42 |
| 25 | Conceded | 29 |
| +8 | GD | +13 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 42% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 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
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ 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 |
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Sydney Football Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sydney FC and Auckland FC.
- 5' Anas Ouahim has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 41 appearances.
- 10' The 23-year-old Jordan Courtney-Perkins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' A stunning finish from Adrian Segecic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sydney FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' It looks surprising Sydney FC does not make any changes. Callan Elliot has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' Adrian Segecic adds to his 0 season tally! Sydney FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 35' Against the run of play, Logan Rogerson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Sydney Football Stadium. Auckland FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Jordan Courtney-Perkins gets a card.
- 48' The Auckland FC manager makes a substitution. Logan Rogerson departs to be replaced by Callan Elliot.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Hiroki Sakai.
- 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jesse Randall suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Auckland FC ring the changes. Marlee Francois has done his job and it is now time for Neyder Moreno to step up.
- 66' Anas Ouahim makes way for Corey Hollman at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
- 68' Francis De Vries does the damage! The net is bulging and Auckland FC surge ahead!
- 73' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' Jake Brimmer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 76.
- 81' The travelling Auckland FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' The crowd applauds Joe Lolley as he leaves the pitch. Jaiden Kucharski steps in for Sydney FC.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Leo Sena. He receives a card.
- 86' The crowd applauds Luis Gallegos as he leaves the pitch. Tommy Smith steps in for Auckland FC.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Caceres argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Auckland FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jesse Randall is hanging Francis De Vries on the field on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sydney FC 2-2 Auckland FC.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 83'
- 23
- 17
- 16
- 15
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Corey Hollman 66'
- 4
-
7
Adrian Segecic ↓ Tiago Quintal 90'
- 41
- 21
- 12
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 31
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 83'
-
6
Corey Hollman ↑ 66'
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 90'
- 42
Coach
Ufuk Talay
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 6
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↓ Callan Elliot 48'
- 4
- 23
- 12
-
11
Marlee Francois ↓ Neyder Moreno 61'
- 10
- 15
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↓ Tommy Smith 86'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↓ Jake Brimmer 48'
Bench
- 1
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 48'
-
5
Tommy Smith ↑ 86'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 48'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 61'
- 14
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Adrian Segecic | 2 |
| Cameron Howieson | 1 |
| Ben Garuccio | 1 |
| Alexandar Popovic | 1 |
| Nando Pijnaker | 1 |
| Logan Rogerson | 1 |
| Francis De Vries | 1 |
Sydney FC Form
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Auckland FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Auckland FC
65%
Sydney FC or Auckland FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.