Sydney FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Nathan Shakespear (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sydney Football Stadium!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It looks surprising Sydney FC does not make any changes. Ahmet Arslan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' Cameron Howieson gets the nod from Auckland FC. He replaces Luis Gallegos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sydney FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Logan Rogerson as he leaves the pitch. Guillermo May Bartesaghi steps in for Auckland FC.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Auckland FC that had 55 games and scored 58 goals.
- 56' A stunning finish from Ben Garuccio — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Patrick Wood on, Tiago Quintal off on 66 minutes.
- 67' GOAL! Guillermo May Bartesaghi scores on 67. Assisted by Sam Cosgrove
- 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Auckland FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 74' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Ahmet Arslan is replaced by Campuzano.
- 76' Jordan Courtney-Perkins was booked on 76.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' It’s gonna be a card for Cameron Howieson.
- 82' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Lachlan Brook is replaced by William Gillion.
- 85' What a moment for Alexandar Popovic! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Guillermo May Bartesaghi doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
70
Ahmet Arslan ↓ Campuzano 74'
- 17
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↓ Akol Akon 74'
- 4
- 41
- 8
- 12
- 24
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↓ Patrick Wood 66'
- 7
Bench
-
9
Campuzano ↑ 74'
- 16
-
13
Patrick Wood ↑ 66'
- 1
- 6
- 29
-
44
Akol Akon ↑ 74'
Coach
Patrick Kisnorbo
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
77
Lachlan Brook ↓ William Gillion 82'
- 9
- 6
- 27
- 17
- 23
- 3
- 8
- 21
Bench
-
10
Guillermo May Bartesaghi ↑ 46'
-
14
William Gillion ↑ 82'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 22'
- 35
- 12
- 52
- 57
Coach
Steve Corica
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 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.15
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Auckland FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Auckland FC
66%
Sydney FC or Auckland FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
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% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.