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Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Sydney FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Macarthur FC
Sun 28 Feb 2021 · 05:05 UTC Netstrata Jubilee Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 24' Antony Golec
Paulo Retre 38' R
Y 47' Antonis Martis
Harry Van der Saag 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alex King
  • Referee Andrej Giev
  • Referee Matthew McOrist
  • Referee
  • Referee Kate Jacewicz

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

5
1
6
Sydney FC 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Macarthur FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Macarthur FC H 0–1 L
23 Feb Melbourne City FC A 2–3 L
20 Feb Brisbane Roar FC H 0–0 D
08 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC H 2–1 W
30 Aug Melbourne City FC H 1–0 W
26 Aug Perth Glory FC H 2–0 W
Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Sydney FC A 1–0 W
20 Feb Western United FC A 1–4 L
12 Feb Adelaide United FC H 4–0 W
09 Feb Brisbane Roar FC A 2–0 W
06 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Sydney FC Macarthur FC
#5 Position #7
39 Points 34
26 Played 26
11 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 9 / 7 / 10
33 Scored 37
25 Conceded 44
+8 GD -7
1.50 PPG 1.31
42% Win % 35%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as Sydney FC face off against Macarthur FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Milos Ninkovic made 215 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Sydney FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 24' Controversy at the stadium! Antony Golec argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 29' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Macarthur FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 36' Matt Derbyshire is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 38' The referee has no hesitation. Paulo Retre is booked for Sydney FC — Red card on 38.
  • 43' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Macarthur FC backline.
  • 46' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Alexander Baumjohann exits the field as Anthony Caceres enters on 46.
  • 47' Antonis Martis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 52' Macarthur FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' The whistle greets Antonis Martis as he departs to be replaced by Loic Puyo.
  • 63' Paulo Retre has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 73' Susaeta, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 78' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Patrick Wood exits the field as Bobo enters on 78.
  • 82' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Susaeta has done his job and it is now time for Lachlan Rose to step up.
  • 87' Ryan McGowan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 89' Harry Van der Saag is replacing Milos Ninkovic for the Sydney FC side.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Harry Van der Saag.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Macarthur FC team. Tommy Oar is replaced by Jake Hollmann on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sydney FC.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for: Sydney FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC39% Draw32% Macarthur FC29%
Actual: Macarthur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Macarthur FC
61%
Sydney FC or Macarthur FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC28% Draw53% Macarthur FC19%
Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Macarthur FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 23% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.