Sydney FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 7 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 6 |
| 4 | Conceded | 7 |
| +3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 50% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts). Auckland FC are 8th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Auckland FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sydney FC
| Aly Toure | 4 G | 1 A |
| Oriola Sunday | 1 G | 2 A |
| Gabriel Popovic | 1 G | |
| Rhys Youlley | 1 G |
Auckland FC
| Lachlan Bayliss | 2 G |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 G |
| Lachlan Brook | 1 G |
| Luka Vicelich | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
- 5' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The travelling Auckland FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adrian Segecic makes it 1-0.
- 17' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Joel King is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Auckland FC tonight.
- 27' The 27-year-old Callan Elliot has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' Adrian Segecic makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Sydney FC are in front.
- 35' What composure from Logan Rogerson! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 40' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' Jordan Courtney-Perkins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
- 48' The whistle greets Logan Rogerson as he departs to be replaced by Callan Elliot.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hiroki Sakai on 52 minutes.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Neyder Moreno is replacing Marlee Francois for the Auckland FC side.
- 66' Sydney FC ring the changes. Anas Ouahim has done his job and it is now time for Corey Hollman to step up.
- 68' A goal from the New Zealand international Francis De Vries! He fires home on 68 to make it 2-2!
- 73' New Zealand international Tommy Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' A moment of madness from Jake Brimmer on 76 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
- 81' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 83' Fresh legs for Sydney FC! Jaiden Kucharski comes on to replace Joe Lolley.
- 85' Poor challenge from Leo Sena. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' Auckland FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tommy Smith is hanging Luis Gallegos on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Caceres argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The crowd applauds Francis De Vries as he leaves the pitch. Jesse Randall steps in for Auckland FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Nando Pijnaker | 1 |
| Logan Rogerson | 1 |
| Francis De Vries | 1 |
| Cameron Howieson | 1 |
| Ben Garuccio | 1 |
| Alexandar Popovic | 1 |
Sydney FC Form
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.9
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Auckland FC
53%
Sydney FC or Auckland FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.